Cheap flights from East London to Rio de Janeiro from £541

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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU
£541
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG
£562
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU
£564
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU
£566
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 20
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG
£653
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 21
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG
£657
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21 – Sat, Jun 27
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU
£1,075
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Sun, Jun 21 – Thu, Jun 25
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU
£1,081
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21 – Sat, Jun 27
East London ELSRio de Janeiro SDU
£1,088
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG
£1,122
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG
£1,135
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Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
East London ELSRio de Janeiro GIG
£1,217
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£541

Cheapest round-trip

£1,075

Average round-trip

£1,158

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Safair

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

Fastest options: Premium bus (BRT) and taxi. Best value: Regular bus and metro connection.

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?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

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

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

R$6 – R$7; single journey fare

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

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
312
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
AzulAZUADYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
6 Jun
23°C16°C
13 Jun
84%
21°C20°C
Sunday
7 Jun
23°C16°C
14 Jun
24°C18°C
Monday
8 Jun
24°C16°C
15 Jun
73%
26°C19°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
26°C17°C
16 Jun
30°C21°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
25°C20°C
17 Jun
92%
22°C18°C
Thursday
11 Jun
73%
24°C19°C
18 Jun
85%
18°C17°C
Friday
12 Jun
73%
25°C20°C
19 Jun
73%
19°C17°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, Azul, and South African Airways. East London and Rio de Janeiro have 312 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from East London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as East London and Johannesburg, Harare, George, Cape Town, Durban, Kuwait City, Istanbul, Kingston, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Dallas, Catania, Victoria Falls, Paris, Düsseldorf, Brisbane, Melbourne, Birmingham, Chicago, Dnipro.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.
What airports are near East London?
The main airport in East London is East London. It is also served by East London, Mthatha.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional.
Which airlines fly between East London and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between East London and Rio de Janeiro with Fly Safair, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, South African Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between East London and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between East London and Rio de Janeiro, 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 East London and Rio de Janeiro?
Traveling between East London and Rio de Janeiro, 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 East London?
There are a number of airports in and around East London. The main one is East London and other nearby airports include East London, Mthatha
How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between East London and Rio de Janeiro depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between East London and Rio de Janeiro arrive?
What time do flights between East London and Rio de Janeiro depart?
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