Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Fortaleza Starting at $124

The Rio De Janeiro — Fortaleza route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, LATAM Brasil, and Azul Brazilian Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $124. 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.

Rio de Janeiro is served mainly by two airports with different roles. Galeão–Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) functions as the primary international and long-haul hub, handling most intercontinental carriers and several full-service Brazilian airlines; it sits about 20–25 km north of downtown and can be reached by taxi or app ride in roughly 30–50 minutes depending on traffic, or by the BRT+train combination and express bus services in about 40–60 minutes with fares typically ranging from low single digits to moderate. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is closer to the city center—around 3–5 km—and tends to serve many domestic and regional flights, including business travelers on premium carriers; transfers to central neighborhoods are often only 10–20 minutes by taxi or tram, usually at modest cost. Pros: GIG offers broader international connections and more amenities, while SDU is more convenient for quick city access. Cons: both can be affected by Rio’s heavy traffic and security or crowding at peak times, and fares or durations can vary by time of day.

Fortaleza is served primarily by Pinto Martins–Fortaleza International Airport (FOR), the city’s main international and domestic gateway that typically handles a mix of full-service carriers and low-cost regional airlines. The airport sits about 6–10 km (roughly 15–30 minutes by car) from downtown depending on traffic; taxi or ride-hailing trips can cost around BRL 20–60, while public buses and airport shuttles are cheaper options that usually take a bit longer. FOR offers a reasonable range of services and seasonal international routes, though peak periods can be busy. Pros: relatively close to the city and good connectivity. Cons: crowds at peak times and occasional slow security lines.