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Among airlines operating Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Foz do Iguaçu and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• GOL
• LATAM Airlines

Flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas (IGU) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $201 round-trip via Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP), compared to $237 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Curitiba Afonso Pena (CWB) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 10% of one-stop connections

Curitiba Afonso Pena (CWB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $220 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $269, a difference of $49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 2:20 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:45 am.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 69% above the route average of $233. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 1h 55m, covering 735 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $201 to $593. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 25m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 5h 10m via Brasilia (BSB).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $179 to $311, with an average of $233 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.