Find Cheap Flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro (FOR - RIO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$118	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is currently $118
Last-minute weekend getaway	$261	Gol Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is currently $261

Fastest flight	3 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro takes 3 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–315
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–440

Popular airlines from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro

LATAM

Nonstop

from $230

Typical price: $240–460

21 weekly nonstop flights

FOR - GIG Every day

829 weekly connecting flights

FOR - GIG, SDU Every day
Gol

Nonstop

from $244

Typical price: $235–485

20 weekly nonstop flights

FOR - GIG Every day

519 weekly connecting flights

FOR - GIG, SDU Every day
Azul

Typical price: $325–660

438 weekly connecting flights

FOR - GIG, SDU Every day

Popular airports near Fortaleza

Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)

Fortaleza Brazil 16 min 2 mi
Cruz Jericoacoara (JJD)

Cruz Brazil 3 hr 48 min 138 mi

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)

Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $175 to $315.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with LATAM from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $118.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $230, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Gol flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $244, flying from May 16 to May 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro starts at $230 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $118 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

3 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of nonstop flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 21 nonstop flights and 829 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro are:

Gol offers 20 nonstop flights and 519 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .
Azul offers 438 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with LATAM from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $118.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $230, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Gol flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $244, flying from May 16 to May 22.

LATAM and Gol fly direct from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.

There are 21 LATAM direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Gol direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro at price $261 is offered by Gol from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

LATAM and Gol fly direct from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.

There are 21 LATAM direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Gol direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro start at $230 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18 with LATAM.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro start at $230 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18.

To book business class trips from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro starts at $261 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Gol.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro at price $261 is offered by Gol from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.