Which airports can I use when flying from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro?

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

How long is a flight from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro?

A nonstop flight from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro takes 0h 00m, covering 4,463 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,379 to $5,900. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Gainesville (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available in Rio de Janeiro?

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into. Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $11: • FOCO • Localiza • Avis • MOVIDA • Budget Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10: • FOCO • MOVIDA • Avis • Budget • Localiza

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Fri, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 23

4:59 pm - 10:00 pmGNV Gainesville Regional-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

27h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 am - 6:20 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-GNV Gainesville Regional

34h 10m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,379LATAM Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Feb 3

1:10 pm - 5:25 pmGNV Gainesville Regional-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

26h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 am - 6:20 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-GNV Gainesville Regional

34h 10m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,755LATAM Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Feb 3

1:10 pm - 5:25 pmGNV Gainesville Regional-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

26h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 am - 9:24 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-GNV Gainesville Regional

25h 14m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,816LATAM Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

5:18 pm - 4:45 pmGNV Gainesville Regional-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

22h 27m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:30 pm - 1:21 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-GNV Gainesville Regional

20h 51m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami Charlotte Douglas

$1,909Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

4:00 pm - 10:05 pmGNV Gainesville Regional-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

29h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8:10 pm - 12:39 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-GNV Gainesville Regional

17h 29m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,923LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

10:19 am - 9:25 amGNV Gainesville Regional-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

21h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:55 pm - 2:56 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-GNV Gainesville Regional

22h 01m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,203Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8

7:03 pm - 9:25 amGNV Gainesville Regional-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

37h 22m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:05 am - 9:31 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-GNV Gainesville Regional

25h 26m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$5,900LATAM Airlines

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro?

LATAM Airlines ($1,379) and Delta ($2,203) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro?
Flights from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).
What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro?
Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro?
A nonstop flight from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro takes 0h 00m, covering 4,463 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Gainesville to Rio de Janeiro changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,379 to $5,900. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Gainesville and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Gainesville (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available in Rio de Janeiro?
Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

· Linx Galeão by Wish
· Rio Aeroporto Hotel
· Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

· Hotel Atlântico Avenida
· Hotel Atlântico Tower - Soft Opening
· Atlântico Business Centro

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