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Flight deals from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs58,720. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs36,531 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs36,531, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs36,883 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs36,883, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,259 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,259 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,259 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,259 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,259 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,259 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,259 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,374 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,374, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs46,045 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs46,045, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs60,318 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs60,318, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs68,066 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs68,066, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs68,547 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs68,547, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs76,329 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,329, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from Rs68,066
May
from Rs46,045
Jun
from Rs36,531
Jul
from Rs37,259
Aug
from Rs36,883
Sep
from Rs37,259
Oct
from Rs37,259
Nov
from Rs37,259
Dec
from Rs37,259
Jan
from Rs37,259
Feb
from Rs37,259
Mar
from Rs37,374

Direct flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro

Alternative Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from Rs46,045
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from Rs36,531
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from Rs51,410
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Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs36,531
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineAerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week682

Finding cheap flights from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is Rs58,592. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.
Aerolíneas Argentinas, TAP Air Portugal and GOL Linhas Aéreas fly direct from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.
As of April 2026, there are 682 flights per week flying from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro is usually June.
If you're flying from Fortaleza Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from Rs58,592.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Fortaleza Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Friday, 12 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, GOL Linhas Aéreas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Travelling from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Fortaleza (the location of Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport).

  • The most popular route is from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Choose from 44 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FOR to GIG is the 00:10 Gol option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 23:05 with Gol.

  • Leave enough time to catch your FOR to Rio de Janeiro flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Direct Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro tickets are available for booking. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is where you'll step off the plane.

  • Be on the lookout for offers from Gol. This airline has direct flights from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • The journey from central Fortaleza to FOR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near FOR:

  • 80% of flights leaving Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of FOR.

How to find the cheapest flights from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) to Rio de Janeiro

  • Rs36,531 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs58,592. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap flights from FOR to Rio de Janeiro by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from FOR to Rio de Janeiro is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Save on your flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.

  • It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from FOR to Rio de Janeiro can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Central Rio de Janeiro is around 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 10 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 20 minutes or so.

  • There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near SDU. Kick back and get cosy after your FOR to Rio de Janeiro flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU can get you a lower rate.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Hop off your flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro and head straight for your hotel or start discovering the city right away. Central Rio de Janeiro is around 27 kilometres from Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and typically takes 45 minutes to reach driving.

  • Public transport can get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Check in to one of these options after your FOR to Rio de Janeiro flight:

  • Rental agencies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ well ahead of your flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. To skip the crowds, head to Rio de Janeiro in December.

  • Before locking in your Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 36ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from FOR to Rio de Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.

More about Rio de Janeiro

  • Start your Rio de Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are top sights which should feature on every Rio de Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've done Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading attractions. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.

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