Cheap flights from East London to Rio de Janeiro from £460

Cheap flights from East London to Rio de Janeiro from £460

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Sat, Sep 12
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£460
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Sun, Sep 13
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£470
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Sun, Sep 13
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£477
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Sun, Sep 13
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£491
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Sun, Sep 13
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG

£497
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Sun, Sep 13
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG

£497
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Sun, Sep 13 – Sat, Sep 19
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£1,106
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East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£1,113
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Sun, Sep 13 – Sat, Sep 19
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£1,115
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Sun, Sep 13 – Sat, Sep 19
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£1,121
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East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU

£1,135
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East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG

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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
East London
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
330
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Check-in for a flight from East London to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
TAAG Angola AirlinesDTADTYes

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
29 Aug
32°C22°C
5 Sep
11%
23°C19°C
Sunday
30 Aug
28°C22°C
6 Sep
89%
21°C20°C
Monday
31 Aug
33°C21°C
7 Sep
87%
24°C21°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
88%
24°C18°C
8 Sep
87%
23°C20°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
81%
21°C17°C
9 Sep
75%
25°C19°C
Thursday
3 Sep
17%
21°C16°C
10 Sep
88%
23°C21°C
Friday
4 Sep
23°C17°C
11 Sep
93%
22°C21°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, South African Airways, and TAAG Angola Airlines. East London and Rio de Janeiro have 330 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

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