Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by two main airports: the international Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim, located 13 km from the center, and Santos Dumont Airport, situated just 1 km from the heart of the city. The route network includes dozens of destinations, with the most popular being flights to São Paulo (1,715 flights per week), Brasília (434 flights), and Buenos Aires (324 flights). Frequent connections are also maintained with cities such as Belo Horizonte and Curitiba, ensuring convenient links both within Brazil and internationally.
In total, 43 airlines operate flights from the city, offering travelers a wide selection of routes. The largest operators by number of weekly flights are Gol Transportes Aereos, Latam Airlines Group, and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras. Below on this page, you will find informative destination cards with convenient interest-based filters to help you navigate the route network and plan your departure from Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro — Vitoria
Rio de Janeiro — Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro — Belo Horizonte
Rio de Janeiro — Curitiba
Rio de Janeiro — Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro — Porto Alegre
Rio de Janeiro — São Luís
Rio de Janeiro — Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro — Cordoba
Rio de Janeiro — Navegantes
Rio de Janeiro — Florianopolis
Rio de Janeiro — Goiania
Flight insights from Rio de Janeiro
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Rio de Janeiro — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Rio de Janeiro are Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Buenos Aires. Sao Paulo leads with around 1715 flights a week.
- Sao Paulo1715 flights/week
- Brasilia434 flights/week
- Buenos Aires324 flights/week
- Belo Horizonte272 flights/week
- Curitiba231 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Rio de Janeiro head to Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Brazil alone accounts for about 83% of all direct routes.
- Brazilavg $83
- Argentinaavg $114
- Chileavg $115
- United Statesavg $328
- Panamaavg $303
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Rio de Janeiro range from Curitiba at $48 to Buenos Aires at $85 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Sao Paulofrom $67
- Brasiliafrom $51
- Buenos Airesfrom $85
- Belo Horizontefrom $65
- Curitibafrom $48
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Rio de Janeiro right now are Florianopolis from $44, Curitiba from $48 and Brasilia from $51.
- Florianopolisfrom $44
- Curitibafrom $48
- Brasiliafrom $51
- Uberlândiafrom $55
- Vitoriafrom $60
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Rio de Janeiro is to Dubai at about 15h 43m, followed by Frankfurt am Main (12h 46m) and Amsterdam (12h 45m).
- Dubai15h 43m
- Frankfurt am Main12h 46m
- Amsterdam12h 45m
- London12h 22m
- Rome12h 16m
Popular destinations from Rio de Janeiro
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BrazilFrequently asked questions
- Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro?
- To fly from the city, you can use Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or Santos Dumont Airport. The former is located 13 km from the city center, while the latter is situated very close to the business districts — just 1 km away.
- What are the most popular destinations from Rio de Janeiro?
- The highest number of flights from Rio de Janeiro are to São Paulo (1,715 departures per week), Brasília (434 departures), and Buenos Aires (324 departures). Other highly requested routes include Belo Horizonte and Curitiba.
- How many airlines fly from Rio de Janeiro?
- Regular air service from the city's airports is provided by 43 airlines. The leading carriers in terms of weekly flight volume are Gol Transportes Aereos, Latam Airlines Group, and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras.
- Where can I fly internationally from Rio de Janeiro?
- Among international routes, Buenos Aires (324 flights weekly) and Santiago (105 flights) are the top destinations. Direct flights are also operated by carriers such as Aerolineas Argentinas, TAP Portugal, and Turkish Airlines.
- How can I find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro?
- To find the best deals, we recommend using the city cards and the filter system on this page. Comparing options from different airlines and planning your trip in advance will help you find more affordable fares for your flight.