Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
Las Americas International Airport is located in Santo Domingo. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to SDQ. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to SDQ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to SDQ flight:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Consider booking a hotel near SDQ if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and discover more of Santo Domingo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Rs58,957 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs177,608. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to SDQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Rio De Janeiro to SDQ.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). August is the busiest month to travel to Santo Domingo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to SDQ flight ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santo Domingo to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC.
More about Santo Domingo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santo Domingo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Las Americas International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Santo Domingo when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Alcazar de Colon followed by The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've done Santo Domingo, now it's time to explore more of the Dominican Republic. Travel around 72 kilometres east to La Romana to tick off its must-visit sights. From Altos de Chavon to Minitas Beach and Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of the Dominican Republic, consider Puerto Plata, about 177 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo. Long Beach, Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car are the start of reasons to visit.
