Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza from $104 GIG, SDU → FOR
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
The cheapest return found recently is $240 with Azul Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $104 with Azul Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $104, Azul Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $240, 10 Feb 2027 to 15 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $261 to $383
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $240 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- LATAM Airlines Group, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines Brasil
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $261 to $383.
Cheapest return found recently
$240
10 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 · Azul Airlines
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Leaves 3:50 p.m. · Return leaves 2:30 a.m. · 17 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) · overnight connection · 9 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$382
14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 · Gol Transportes Aéreos
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · Return leaves 6:45 a.m. · 6 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$240 10 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $183 to $253.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 19 Nov to 10 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
178 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 25 Nov | $415 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 28 Nov | $332 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $416 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $350 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 | $250 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $272 | LATAM Airlines Group | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $240 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $240.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Azul Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines Group.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $103 to $147.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$104
14 Jan 2027 · Azul Airlines
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · 7 h 35 min trip
2 stops · via Viracopos Airport (VCP), Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$170
14 Jan 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · 3 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$104 14 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$82 10 Apr 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $82 to $162.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 14 Nov to 20 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
37 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $158 | LATAM Airlines Group | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $224 | LATAM Airlines Group | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $104 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Mar 2027 | $115 | LATAM Airlines Group | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Apr 2027 | $82 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Aug 2027 | $103 | LATAM Airlines Group | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $82.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: LATAM Airlines Group, Azul Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
Premium cabin fares from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $377 | $287 | +59% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $332 | $269 | +40% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $298 | $244 | +26% | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $274 | $216 | +16% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $342 | $221 | +44% | 45 |
| 90–179 days | $294 | $207 | +24% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $237 | $183 | Cheapest seen | 45 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $156 | $156 | +90% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $154 | $108 | +88% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $113 | $105 | +38% | 10 |
| 60–89 days | $139 | $104 | +70% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $82 | $82 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 180+ days | $110 | $103 | +34% | 29 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
The cheapest return found recently is $240 with Azul Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 to 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $261 to $383.
How much is a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $104 with Azul Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $82 with Gol Transportes Aéreos, 10 Apr 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $103 to $147.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $240, 10 Feb 2027 to 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $82, 10 Apr 2027, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $382 with Gol Transportes Aéreos, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $170 with LATAM Airlines Group, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with LATAM Airlines Group on 14 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 10 min from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Azul Airlines on 14 Jan 2027, takes 7 h 35 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?
Between 19 Nov and 10 Feb 2027, Azul Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Gol Transportes Aéreos on 1 and LATAM Airlines Group on 1. Between 14 Nov and 20 Aug 2027, LATAM Airlines Group has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Azul Airlines on 1 and Gol Transportes Aéreos on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work