Cheap flights from Columbus to Fortaleza from £462

Cheap flights from Columbus to Fortaleza from £462

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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£462
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£485
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£489
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Columbus LCKFortaleza FOR
£533
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£540
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£552
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Fri, Aug 7
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£862
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£882
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£896
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Columbus CMHFortaleza FOR
£949
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
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£976
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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£462

Cheapest round-trip

£862

Average round-trip

£1,007

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Fortaleza airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and airport shuttle.

Fortaleza is served by Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. This coastal capital of Ceará offers several airport transfers to city center options, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport is well connected to the main tourist areas including Praia de Iracema and Meireles beach neighborhoods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4.50; single fare (approximately $0.90 USD)

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

R$15 – R$25; approximately $3–5 USD

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

comfortable budget option

20-40 min

R$50 – R$80; approximately $10–16 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

R$30 – R$60; approximately $6–12 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

R$100 – R$200; approximately $20–40 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

R$120 – R$300; approximately $24–60 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Ceará coast

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Ride-hailing apps Uber and 99 are widely used in Fortaleza and often cheaper than traditional taxis.
  • Traffic can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), significantly increasing journey times.
  • Taxis at the airport use meters; agree on the fare or confirm meter use before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Fortaleza

Depart from
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Average flights per week
320
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Fortaleza

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AzulAZUADYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Fortaleza

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C25°C
February29°C25°C
March29°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May29°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C23°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
19 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
63%
28°C25°C
20 Jul
66%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
29°C25°C
21 Jul
81%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
48%
29°C25°C
22 Jul
42%
29°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
23 Jul
36%
29°C23°C
Friday
17 Jul
42%
29°C22°C
24 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
Saturday
18 Jul
52%
29°C22°C
25 Jul
57%
29°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Fortaleza. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Azul. Columbus and Fortaleza have 320 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Belém, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Santiago de Chile, Navegantes, Macapá, Florianópolis, Miami, Johannesburg, Brasília, Fort Lauderdale, Manaus, Goiânia, Dublin, Foz do Iguaçu, Buenos Aires, Juazeiro do Norte, Montreal.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Fortaleza?
The main airport in Fortaleza is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International. It is also served by Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Fortaleza?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Fortaleza with LATAM Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Azul.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Fortaleza?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Fortaleza, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and Fortaleza?
Traveling between Columbus and Fortaleza, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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