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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.

Only GOL operates flights between Natal and Rio de Janeiro.

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $260 round-trip via Brasilia (BSB), compared to $272 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 13% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Natal to Rio de Janeiro route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $245 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $305, a difference of $60. 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 Natal to Rio de Janeiro route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Afternoon 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%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:00 am and lands at 6:13 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 9:08 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 64% above the route average of $271. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Natal to Rio de Janeiro takes 3h 13m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $189 to $752. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $121, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

GOL is the only airline operating Natal to Rio de Janeiro flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

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 Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 59m, compared with 6h 47m via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) and 6h 55m via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH).

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

Round-trip flights from Natal to Rio de Janeiro range from $220 to $348, with an average of $271 over the past 12 months. Anything below $220 counts as a good deal.