Cheap flights from San Antonio to Rio de Janeiro from £312
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £312 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £747 |
Average round-trip | £818 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | LATAM Airlines |
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.
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
Check-in for a flight from San Antonio to Rio de Janeiro
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | No |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| VivaAerobus | VIV | VB | No |
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Rio de Janeiro
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 30°C | 23°C |
| February | 30°C | 23°C |
| March | 29°C | 23°C |
| April | 27°C | 21°C |
| May | 26°C | 19°C |
| June | 25°C | 18°C |
| July | 25°C | 17°C |
| August | 25°C | 18°C |
| September | 26°C | 19°C |
| October | 27°C | 20°C |
| November | 27°C | 21°C |
| December | 29°C | 22°C |
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