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

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 am and lands at 4:23 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 2:23 am.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza takes 3h 13m, covering 1,350 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza range from $210 to $312, with an average of $252 over the past 12 months. Anything below $210 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the $252 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $223 round-trip via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), compared to $251 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 and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 15%, and evening flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $212 to $1,038. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $245 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $265, a difference of $20.

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

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

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 48m, compared with 6h 11m via Brasilia (BSB) and 6h 26m via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA).

Some of the most popular sights in Fortaleza are Meireles Beach, Praia do Futuro and Mercado Central. These are among the most viewed places in Fortaleza on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Fortaleza 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.