Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fortaleza from £373
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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?
Getting from Fortaleza airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and airport shuttle.
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
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Fortaleza
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | GLO | G3 | Yes |
| Aer Lingus | EIN | EI | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Fortaleza
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 29°C | 25°C |
| February | 29°C | 25°C |
| March | 29°C | 25°C |
| April | 29°C | 25°C |
| May | 29°C | 24°C |
| June | 29°C | 24°C |
| July | 29°C | 23°C |
| August | 29°C | 23°C |
| September | 30°C | 24°C |
| October | 30°C | 25°C |
| November | 30°C | 25°C |
| December | 30°C | 25°C |
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