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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 2:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 1:37 am.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to João Pessoa.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to João Pessoa takes 2h 52m, covering 1,213 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 João Pessoa range from $204 to $315, with an average of $250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 68% above the $250 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $249 round-trip and layover options via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) at $254.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$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.

Night is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to João Pessoa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, 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 $194 to $765. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to João Pessoa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $101, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

João Pessoa Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Budget
• Unidas
• Localiza

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to João Pessoa usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at João Pessoa Castro Pinto (JPA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 João Pessoa route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to João Pessoa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $245 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $257, a difference of $12.

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 João Pessoa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• GOL
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 12m, compared with 5h 14m via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) and 7h 11m via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH).

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