$85 Cheap flights from Pinto Martins Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. (FOR to GIG)

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Start your adventure in the most relaxed way possible and travel straight to GIG from FOR. Gol Transportes Aéreos and LATAM Airlines are among the airlines that offer nonstop services on this flight route.

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If you’re flying from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro, you can expect the journey to take around 3 hours and 14 minutes. If this is longer than you anticipated, why not put it to good use? Read about where you’re headed, fine tune your itinerary and get as much sleep as possible before the adventure begins.

There’s a flight distance of 1,350 mi separating FOR and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG). This is classified as a medium-haul flight. There’ll be lots of time to watch the in-flight entertainment and squeeze in some sleep if you’re feeling weary.

There are a few airlines with direct flights from FOR to Galeão Intl. Airport. Gol Transportes Aéreos (G3) is among the best of them, and operates roughly 86 flights each month. Don’t forget to also check out the deals available through LATAM Airlines (LA). This airline operates 30 flights each month on the Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro route. Compare the two airlines to pick up the best fare.

From the moment you enter the departure terminal to when you leave the arrivals terminal, if you’re flying with Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines or Azul Brazilian Airlines you can be sure that COVID-19 measures and social distancing rules have been adhered to. Many airlines have introduced capped capacity flights and keeping the middle seat empty.

This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.