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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$197	Gol 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is currently $197
Cheapest one-way flight	$113	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is currently $113
Cheapest nonstop flights	$230	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is currently $230
Last-minute weekend getaway	$265	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is currently $265

Fastest flight	3 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza takes 3 hr
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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–330
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–475

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

LATAM

Nonstop

from $230

Typical price: $235–480

21 weekly nonstop flights

GIG - FOR Every day

805 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - FOR Every day
Gol

Nonstop

from $244

Typical price: $235–495

20 weekly nonstop flights

GIG - FOR Every day

560 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - FOR Every day
Azul

Typical price: $320–660

454 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - FOR Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

The cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $165 to $330.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $113.

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

The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is $230, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is $244, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza starts at $197 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $113 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

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

Peak periods include summer (Dec–Feb), which is hot and dry, and Jun–Aug. Carnaval (Feb, dates vary) and the pre-Carnaval street parties in the weekends leading up to it is a busy period. Other key events are the São João/Festa Junina celebrations (Jun), featuring folk dancing; Fortal (Jul), an off-season Carnaval with concerts; and Ceará Music (Oct/Nov), an international rock and pop festival. The climate is tropical and warm year-round, with a rainy season Apr–Jul.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza.
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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza 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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza.

In terms of nonstop flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 21 nonstop flights and 805 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) .

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

Gol offers 20 nonstop flights and 560 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) .
Azul offers 454 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $113.

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

The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is $230, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is $244, flying from May 21 to May 24.

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

There are 21 LATAM direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Gol direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza 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 Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza at price $265 is offered by LATAM from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza start at $230 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21 with LATAM.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza start at $197 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sun, Jun 21.

To book business class trips from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza starts at $265 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with LATAM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza at price $265 is offered by LATAM from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, 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.