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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Natal to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 3:00 am and lands at 6:12 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 9:07 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Natal to Rio de Janeiro.

A nonstop flight from Natal to Rio de Janeiro takes 3h 12m, covering 1,293 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.

Round-trip flights from Natal to Rio de Janeiro range from $219 to $350, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $219 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 79% above the $269 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $262 round-trip via Recife Guararapes Intl (REC), compared to $277 for nonstop.

GOL is the only airline operating Natal to Rio de Janeiro flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $13–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Natal to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $221 to $1,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Natal to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

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 $10:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

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

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from Natal to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Natal (NAT) 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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Natal to Rio de Janeiro route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

One-stop flights from Natal to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Natal to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $246 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $286, a difference of $40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only GOL operates flights between Natal and Rio de Janeiro.

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 54m via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) and 7h 10m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

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.

Among airlines operating Natal to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom

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

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

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