Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro

Popular trips from Rio de Janeiro

  1. London
    $687
    Mar 5 — Mar 12
    1 stop 14 hr 45 min Tap Air Portugal
  2. Buenos Aires
    $247
    Dec 4 — Dec 11
    Nonstop 3 hr 20 min Gol
  3. Singapore
    $1,059
    Nov 3 — Nov 10
    2 stops 35 hr 20 min United
  4. Paris
    $822
    Nov 7 — Nov 16
    1 stop 15 hr 15 min ITA
  5. Rome
    $738
    Nov 16 — Nov 23
    1 stop 22 hr 15 min Lufthansa
  6. New York
    $500
    Oct 26 — Nov 1
    1 stop 9 hr 50 min American

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Rio de Janeiro

  • Gol
    Fly from Rio de Janeiro (SDU, GIG)
    • São Paulo
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Brasília
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Salvador
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Porto Alegre
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Vitoria
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
  • LATAM
    Fly from Rio de Janeiro (SDU, GIG)
    • São Paulo
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Brasília
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Vitoria
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Santiago
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 45 min +
    • Fortaleza
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 10 min +
  • Azul
    Fly from Rio de Janeiro (RRJ, GIG, SDU)
    • Campinas
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Belo Horizonte
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • São Paulo
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Recife
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 45 min +
    • Porto Alegre
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
  • JetSMART
    Fly from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
    • Buenos Aires
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 20 min +
    • Santiago
      Direct flights every day
      5 hr 1 min +
    • Montevideo
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      3 hr +
    • Mendoza
      Direct flights every Fri, Sun
      4 hr 25 min +
  • Tap Air Portugal
    Fly from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
    • Lisbon
      Direct flights every day
      9 hr 40 min +
    • Porto
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      10 hr +
  • Emirates
    Fly from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
    • Buenos Aires
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
      3 hr 25 min +
    • Dubai
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
      14 hr 25 min +

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 10 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 31 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro

What is the best airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of direct flights, Gol is the most popular, flying directly to 28 cities. Gol flies from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) , RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro are LATAM, Azul, JetSMART, Tap Air Portugal, Emirates.
  • LATAM flies directly to 16 cities. LATAM flies from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) , RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
  • Azul flies directly to 6 cities. Azul flies from Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ) , RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .
  • JetSMART flies directly to 4 cities. JetSMART flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
  • Tap Air Portugal flies directly to 2 cities. Tap Air Portugal flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
  • Emirates flies directly to 2 cities. Emirates flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Which cities have direct flights from Rio de Janeiro?
  • Gol offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 28 cities. The most frequent destinations are: São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Porto Alegre and Vitoria.
  • LATAM offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 16 cities. The most frequent destinations are: São Paulo, Brasília, Vitoria, Santiago and Fortaleza.
  • Azul offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Campinas, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Recife and Porto Alegre.
  • JetSMART offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo and Mendoza.
  • Tap Air Portugal offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 2 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Lisbon and Porto.
  • Emirates offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 2 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Buenos Aires and Dubai.
What are some good flight destinations from Rio de Janeiro?
Some popular flight destinations from Rio de Janeiro are São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre and Recife.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London starting at $687 for Mar 5 - Mar 12, round trips from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires starting at $247 for Dec 4 - Dec 11, and cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Singapore starting at $1,059 for Nov 3 - Nov 10. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
What is the best airport to fly out of Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has 2 major airports: RIOgaleão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Santos Dumont Airport 1 mi away. However, RIOgaleão International Airport is more popular with travelers.

Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
  • Gol flies from Santos Dumont Airport and RIOgaleão International Airport.
  • LATAM flies from Santos Dumont Airport and RIOgaleão International Airport.
  • Azul flies from Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua, RIOgaleão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport.
  • JetSMART flies from RIOgaleão International Airport.
  • Tap Air Portugal flies from RIOgaleão International Airport.
  • Emirates flies from RIOgaleão International Airport.
How long before a flight should I arrive at the airport in Rio de Janeiro ?
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro?
Finding last-minute flights from Rio de Janeiro is easy on Google Flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
What is the cheapest place to fly from Rio de Janeiro?
You can find cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to anywhere in the world on Google Flights.
Just enter Rio de Janeiro as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore .
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
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