Cheap Flights from Brasilia to Rio De Janeiro — $40

The Brasilia — Rio De Janeiro route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including LATAM Chile, LATAM Brasil, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Azul Brazilian Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $40. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

The distance between Brasilia and Rio De Janeiro is 914km (567 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 50m. There are 107 direct flights from Brasilia to Rio De Janeiro. Brasilia and Rio De Janeiro are in the same time zone. Flights from Brasilia begin at 6:25 AM. The latest flight from Brasilia departs at 8:45 PM

Brasília International Airport (Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek – BSB) is the main national gateway for Brazil’s capital and functions as a major domestic hub with a growing number of international connections. It typically hosts full-service carriers and regional airlines, along with some low-cost operators on domestic routes; fares can be moderate to premium depending on season. The airport lies about 11–14 km from the city’s central administrative zone, with taxi or app-based rides usually taking 20–30 minutes and costing roughly BRL 30–70; a regular bus service and airport shuttle can take 30–50 minutes for lower fares. Pros include modern facilities and relatively quick security lines; cons can be occasional congestion during peak hours and limited late-night public transport options.

Fly direct from Brasília to Rio de Janeiro for the fastest, most convenient way to reach the beaches and sights without layovers — perfect when time and comfort matter. While connecting options can sometimes be cheaper, direct flights save hours and reduce stress, making them a smart choice for short trips between these two cities.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) is the city’s main international gateway and typically serves long-haul and full-service carriers alongside some low-cost airlines. Located about 20–25 km north of downtown Rio, travel times to the city center can be roughly 20–40 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic, or about 30–50 minutes by BRT/bus; fares for public transit are usually low while taxis or app rides can be moderate to higher. As an international hub it generally offers a wide range of services and lounges, though peak-time congestion and longer transfer walks can be a drawback compared with smaller airports. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) functions mainly as a domestic and regional airport, favored for quick access to central Rio and short-haul flights, commonly operated by full-service and regional carriers. It sits very close to downtown — around 2–7 km depending on your destination — so travel times are often short: roughly 10–20 minutes by taxi or rideshare and similar by bus; fares are typically modest. The airport’s convenience and proximity make it a time-saving choice, especially for business travelers, but it can be more crowded during peak hours and offers fewer long-haul connections than the international airport.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Brasilia to Rio De Janeiro is $40 (May 2026), while the maximum is $90 (March 2026). On average, a ticket costs $66–$157.