Cheap flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro from £57

Cheap flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro from £57

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Wed, Jul 1
Fortaleza FORRio de Janeiro SDU
£57
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Sat, Jun 27
Fortaleza FORRio de Janeiro SDU
£65
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Tue, Jun 30
Fortaleza FORRio de Janeiro GIG
£90
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Wed, Jul 8
Fortaleza FORRio de Janeiro GIG
£90
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Mon, Jun 29
Fortaleza FORRio de Janeiro GIG
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£57

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£216

Cheapest round-trip

£131

Average round-trip

£215

Nonstop flights in May

£109 – £591

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
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2179 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---------------32
LATAM Airlines
---------------33
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos
4342334
LATAM Airlines
3322233
Weekly flights: 41 totalDaily flights: 5.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos
4342324
LATAM Airlines
3333333
Weekly flights: 43 totalDaily flights: 6.14 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos
3233423
LATAM Airlines
3333233
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights

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

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

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
23 May
25°C19°C
30 May
24°C18°C
Sunday
24 May
89%
25°C20°C
31 May
78%
22°C19°C
Monday
25 May
88%
24°C21°C
1 Jun
85%
21°C20°C
Tuesday
26 May
80%
26°C21°C
2 Jun
89%
22°C19°C
Wednesday
27 May
82%
25°C21°C
3 Jun
24°C19°C
Thursday
28 May
85%
24°C21°C
4 Jun
24°C18°C
Friday
29 May
87%
23°C20°C
5 Jun
24°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The distance between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro is 2179 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Airlines. Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro takes around 3.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro is 2179 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and São Paulo, Manchester, Salvador, Belém, Curitiba, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Recife, São Luís, Campo Grande, Manaus, Medellín, Goiânia, Santo Domingo, Brasília, Cancún, Belo Horizonte, San José, Foz do Iguaçu, Copenhagen, Zürich.
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, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro, Lisbon.
What airports are near Fortaleza?
The main airport in Fortaleza is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International. It is also served by Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International.
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 Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro with Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Fortaleza 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.
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