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	$287	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is currently $287
Cheapest one-way flight	$146	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is currently $146
Last-minute weekend getaway	$356	LATAM Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is currently $356

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: $165–345
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–485

Popular airlines from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro

LATAM

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $235–455

19 weekly nonstop flights

FOR - GIG Every day

819 weekly connecting flights

FOR - GIG, SDU Every day
Gol

Nonstop

from $336

Typical price: $235–480

22 weekly nonstop flights

FOR - GIG Every day

517 weekly connecting flights

FOR - GIG, SDU Every day
Azul

Typical price: $320–660

493 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 $165 to $345.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with LATAM from $287. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $146.

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

The cheapest LATAM flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $287, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Gol flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $336, flying from May 7 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro starts at $287 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $146 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.

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, Gol is the most popular. Gol offers 22 nonstop flights and 517 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

In terms of flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 19 nonstop flights and 819 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

Another popular airline flying from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is:

Azul offers 493 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 $287. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $146.

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

The cheapest LATAM flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $287, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Gol flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is $336, flying from May 7 to May 11.

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

There are 19 LATAM direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 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 $356 is offered by LATAM from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.

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

There are 19 LATAM direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 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 $287 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 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 $287 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5.

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 $356 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 with LATAM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro at price $356 is offered by LATAM from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.

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.