Cheap flights from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro from £76

Cheap flights from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro from £76

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

1 stop
Wed, May 27
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro SDU
£76
Search
1 stop
Mon, May 18
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£86
Search
1 stop
Sun, May 17
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£86
Search
Direct
Sat, May 16
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£92
Search
Direct
Sat, May 23
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£92
Search
Direct
Tue, May 19
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£92
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

1 stop
Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro SDU
£146
Search
1 stop
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro SDU
£155
Search
1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£165
Search
Direct
Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£165
Search
1 stop
Tue, May 19 – Sun, May 24
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£165
Search
Direct
Thu, May 21 – Sun, May 24
Florianópolis FLNRio de Janeiro GIG
£172
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£76

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£209

Cheapest round-trip

£146

Average round-trip

£224

Nonstop flights in April

£116 – £601

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.

From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

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

From Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

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
Hercílio Luz International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
759 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Gol Transportes Aéreos
------56553
Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 6 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Gol Transportes Aéreos
5545554
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Gol Transportes Aéreos
4555653
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Friday 6 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Gol Transportes Aéreos
5454553
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AzulAZUADYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes

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
11 Apr
82%
25°C20°C
18 Apr
27°C21°C
Sunday
12 Apr
82%
27°C20°C
19 Apr
73%
27°C21°C
Monday
13 Apr
75%
26°C20°C
20 Apr
86%
26°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
27°C20°C
21 Apr
26°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
27°C21°C
22 Apr
27°C21°C
Thursday
16 Apr
27°C21°C
23 Apr
89%
28°C22°C
Friday
17 Apr
28°C22°C
24 Apr
69%
27°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The distance between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro is 759 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Azul, JetSMART, and Sky Airline. Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro have 400 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

How long does it take to travel from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro takes around 1.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro is 759 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gol Transportes Aéreos.
What are the most popular routes to and from Florianópolis?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Florianópolis and London, São Paulo, Salvador, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Asunción, Medellín, Fort Lauderdale, Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus, New York, Recife, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Ilhéus, Cancún, Goiânia.
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, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro, Lisbon.
Which airports are there in Florianópolis?
Florianópolis is mainly served by Hercílio Luz International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cangapara Airport.
What airports are near Florianópolis?
The main airport in Florianópolis is Hercílio Luz International. It is also served by Navegantes, Joinville-Lauro Carneiro de Loyola, Jaguaruna Regional, Diomício Freitas.
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, Cabo Frio International.
Which airlines fly between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro with Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Azul, JetSMART, Sky Airline.
When’s the best time to travel between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro?
What flights operate between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro?
How many airports are there near Florianópolis?
How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro arrive?
What time do flights between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro depart?
What time do flights between Florianópolis and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Florianópolis

Flights to Rio de Janeiro

The nearest countries with flights to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Florianópolis

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Florianópolis

Airports near Rio de Janeiro

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights