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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM803. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Fortaleza.RM657 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM657, select.
Fortaleza.RM700 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM700, select.
Fortaleza.RM706 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM706, select.
Fortaleza.RM706 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM706, select.
Fortaleza.RM707 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM707, select.
Fortaleza.RM727 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM727, select.
Fortaleza.RM727 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM727, select.
Fortaleza.RM744 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM744, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.
Fortaleza.RM745 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM745, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from RM873
Apr
from RM803
May
from RM707
Jun
from RM657
Jul
from RM810
Aug
from RM727
Sep
from RM745
Oct
from RM727
Nov
from RM744
Dec
from RM745
Jan
from RM1,663
Feb
from RM1,958

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Fortaleza.

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Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM657
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineAerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week302

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is RM657. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza.
Aerolíneas Argentinas, TAP Air Portugal and GOL Linhas Aéreas fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza.
As of March 2026, there are 604 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza Airport on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Fortaleza but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Fortaleza is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Fortaleza is GOL Linhas Aéreas .

Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): What you need to know

  • Your adventure gets underway at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) setting off from either of these.

  • 3 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport flight.

  • Rio De Janeiro and Fortaleza (where Pinto Martins Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.

  • The most popular route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR), with 46 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from GIG to FOR is the 5:20am Gol service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 11pm with Gol.

  • Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to FOR won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) depart from this terminal.

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport with Gol. This leading airline operates services from GIG.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between GIG and FOR is Gol.

  • LATAM Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 89.26% of services arriving on schedule.

  • GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • 79.57% of flights that take off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Rio De Janeiro to FOR flight? Relax in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.

About Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near FOR:

  • Explore without limits with a Pinto Martins Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Fortaleza and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza

  • Pinto Martins Airport to the centre of Fortaleza is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport is RM320. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM657. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to FOR.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to FOR.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Fortaleza based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your Rio De Janeiro to FOR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Fortaleza, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport in July when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

More about Fortaleza

  • After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pinto Martins Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fortaleza:

  • Your Fortaleza visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Praia de Futuro, Beira Mar de Fortaleza and Praia Mansa.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Mossoro is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Fortaleza. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Jardim e plantas nativas de Mossoró, St. Peter's Church and Igreja do Nazareno.

  • Sobral is another place worth checking out during your Brazil travels. Head to this destination, located about 193 kilometres west of Fortaleza, for highlights like Estátua Do Cristo Redentor.

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