Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza takes around 3.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza is 2179 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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Several carriers operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Lima, New York, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, Florianópolis, Curitiba, Montevideo, Recife, Denver, Tel Aviv, Miami, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Los Angeles, Brasília, Porto Seguro.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and São Paulo, Miami, Recife, Salvador, New York, San Juan, Montevideo, Manaus, Los Angeles, Belém, São Luís, Santiago de Chile, Philadelphia, Kyiv, Atlanta, Detroit, Bogotá, Denver, Orlando, Buenos Aires.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

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Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

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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.

Question 8

What airports are near Fortaleza?

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The main airport in Fortaleza is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International. It is also served by Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza with LATAM Airlines, Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, MAP Linhas Aéreas, Voepass.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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.

Question 13

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

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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, Cabo Frio International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Fortaleza?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Fortaleza. The main one is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International and other nearby airports include Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Fortaleza, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Fortaleza, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$145
Cheapest round-trip	$276
Average round-trip	$344
Nonstop flights in April	$216 – $620
Most popular airline	LATAM Airlines

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
Gol Transportes Aéreos	3	3	2	3	3	1	1
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	1	2
TAP Portugal	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Gol Transportes Aéreos	3	3	2	3	3	3	2
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
TAP Portugal	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Gol Transportes Aéreos	3	3	2	3	3	3	2
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
TAP Portugal	---	---	1	---	---	---	---
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Gol Transportes Aéreos	3	3	2	3	3	3	2
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
TAP Portugal	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Azul	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	25°C
February	29°C	25°C
March	29°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	29°C	25°C
June	29°C	24°C
July	29°C	23°C
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September	30°C	24°C
October	30°C	25°C
November	30°C	25°C
December	30°C	25°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	0 0
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes	0 0
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes	0 0
MAP Linhas Aéreas	PAM	7M	Yes	No
Voepass	PTB	2Z	Yes	No