Cheap flights from New York to Fortaleza from £309

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
New York LGAFortaleza FOR
£309
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Wed, Apr 29
New York LGAFortaleza FOR
£334
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
New York JFKFortaleza FOR
£345
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
New York EWRFortaleza FOR
£354
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
New York LGAFortaleza FOR
£356
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
New York JFKFortaleza FOR
£374
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
New York LGAFortaleza FOR
£681
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
New York LGAFortaleza FOR
£685
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
New York JFKFortaleza FOR
£693
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
New York JFKFortaleza FOR
£716
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
New York JFKFortaleza FOR
£720
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
New York JFKFortaleza FOR
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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£309

Cheapest round-trip

£681

Average round-trip

£781

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Fortaleza airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and airport shuttle.

Fortaleza is served by Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. This coastal capital of Ceará offers several airport transfers to city center options, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport is well connected to the main tourist areas including Praia de Iracema and Meireles beach neighborhoods.

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

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from New York to Fortaleza

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Fortaleza

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C25°C
February29°C25°C
March29°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May29°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C23°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
295
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
95%
29°C24°C
19 Apr
87%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Apr
92%
28°C24°C
20 Apr
88%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
88%
26°C23°C
21 Apr
85%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
84%
28°C24°C
22 Apr
86%
28°C24°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
27°C24°C
23 Apr
89%
28°C24°C
Friday
17 Apr
89%
30°C24°C
24 Apr
87%
29°C23°C
Saturday
18 Apr
85%
28°C25°C
25 Apr
88%
29°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Fortaleza. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Azul, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. New York and Fortaleza have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa.
What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Belém, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Santiago de Chile, Navegantes, Macapá, Florianópolis, Miami, Johannesburg, Brasília, Fort Lauderdale, Manaus, Goiânia, Dublin, Foz do Iguaçu, Buenos Aires, Juazeiro do Norte, Montreal.
Which airports are there in New York?
New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County.
What airports are near Fortaleza?
The main airport in Fortaleza is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International. It is also served by Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International.
Which airlines fly between New York and Fortaleza?
Currently, you can fly between New York and Fortaleza with LATAM Airlines, Azul, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between New York and Fortaleza?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New York and Fortaleza, 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 New York and Fortaleza?
Traveling between New York and Fortaleza, 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 New York?
There are a number of airports in and around New York. The main one is John F. Kennedy International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County
How many airports are there near Fortaleza?
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