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Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the primary aviation gateway for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving domestic routes across Brazil as well as international connections to North America, Europe, and beyond. Competition on domestic routes is particularly strong, keeping fares reasonable for travellers flying within the country.
For international routes from SDU, it’s worth comparing both US and European carriers alongside local airlines — fares can differ significantly between platforms. Transatlantic routes from Rio de Janeiro are best booked 8–12 weeks ahead. For domestic travel within Brazil from SDU, flexible dates can yield savings of 30–50%.
Compare across 500+ airlines and 100+ providers — they often show different prices for the same flight. Booking 6–8 weeks ahead and flying Tuesday or Wednesday delivers consistently lower fares from Rio de Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport is well connected to Rio de Janeiro city centre by public transport. Options typically include metro, bus, and taxi. Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international departures.
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Non-stop flights departing Rio de Janeiro, with typical flight times and distances. Select a route to compare live prices.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHZ | Gol Airlines | 1 stop | 19 Nov | €103 |
| Sao Paulo (SAO) | Azul Brazilian | Direct | 13 Nov | €106 |
| Florianopolis (FLN) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 5 Nov | €127 |
| Porto Alegre (POA) | Gol Airlines | 1 stop | 3 Nov | €137 |
| Curitiba (CWB) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 30 Oct | €179 |
| Sao Luis (SLZ) | Azul Brazilian | 2 stops | 15 Oct | €180 |
| Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 15 Nov | €193 |
| Navegantes (NVT) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 16 Oct | €205 |
| Ilheus (IOS) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 11 Sep | €238 |
| Salvador (SSA) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 5 Nov | €258 |
| Recife (REC) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 12 Sep | €279 |
| Fortaleza (FOR) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 15 Sep | €332 |
