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Cheap Flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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Today’s best flight deals from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

October 22 - October 29

Cheapest

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$183

$85

Round trip

October 20 - October 27

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$183

$87

Round trip

August 6 - August 9

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$185

$88

Round trip

October 13 - October 28

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$167

$88

Round trip

December 4 - December 9

Best

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$419

$91

Round trip

August 13 - August 24

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$160

$97

Round trip

September 1 - September 17

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$133

$99

Round trip

July 1 - July 8

Earliest

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$174

$102

Round trip

September 2 - September 22

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$131

$102

Round trip

September 20 - September 26

POA - Rio de Janeiro

$153

$102

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

For cheap flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, fares typically range from $59–$140, with a median of $89. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Notably, 94% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro? You'll find the most affordable options in October, with a median fare of $59. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $60, followed closely by November at $63.
Regarding direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, a meaningful share are non-stop, accounting for 54.7% of recent fares. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.
How long is the flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 3h 25m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.
The distance between Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro is 1122 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and flight options available.

How much is a round trip from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Regular price: $137 - $440

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro is typically between $137 and $440. The current lowest deal is $85 with City Connexion Airlines, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now $85

Low $137

High $440

The cheapest time to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Flights from POA to RIO are cheapest in October, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $134. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $59

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $134

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Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Last-minute flights going from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Porto Alegre (POA) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$174

$102

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Porto Alegre (POA) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$183

$111

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Porto Alegre (POA) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$148

$110

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Porto Alegre (POA) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$148

$110

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Porto Alegre (POA) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$185

$88

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Porto Alegre (POA) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$149

$110

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

8 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 29

$547  →  $121

78%

2 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 25

$551  →  $127

77%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$547  →  $131

76%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$526  →  $111

79%

Popular Airports to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Porto Alegre - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $59.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 25m.

The median flight duration from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

54.7% of deals are direct.

Historically, 54.7% of flight deals from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights.

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has offered direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Historically, deals from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro appear frequently, with almost one deal per day.

Porto Alegre main airports to depart from

Salgado Filho International (POA)

Cheapest

Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho International Airport is a convenient option for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$85

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Galeão International Airport is a good option for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~10 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$85

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~20 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Santos Dumont Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

This airport is a primary international gateway, offering the most extensive route network for alternative international travel.

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or 5-6 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$83

São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH)

Cheapest

As a major domestic hub, this airport provides high-frequency connections to all major Brazilian cities.

📍 ~360 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Tancredo Neves International (CNF)

This major hub offers significant domestic and some international connectivity, often with less congestion than São Paulo airports.

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Viracopos International (VCP)

This modern airport is a main hub for Azul, providing unique regional connections and growing capacity.

📍 ~440 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

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Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From POA

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Sep 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$965

$237

Save $728

From POA

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Aug 04

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$967

$243

Save $724

From POA

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Sep 30

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$954

$246

Save $708

From POA

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Aug 04

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$889

$243

Save $646

From POA

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Aug 04

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$889

$243

Save $646

From POA

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Aug 04

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$889

$245

Save $644

From POA

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Aug 06

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$877

$259

Save $618

From POA

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Aug 06

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$890

$259

Save $631

From POA

Elite

Jul 08

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

68% AI deal score

$341

$305

Save $36

From POA

Elite

Jul 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

68% AI deal score

$347

$310

Save $37

From POA

Elite

Jul 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

68% AI deal score

$343

$310

Save $33

From POA

Elite

Jul 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

68% AI deal score

$347

$310

Save $37

From POA

Elite

Jul 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

67% AI deal score

$350

$326

Save $24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, booking flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at around $108. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 14-27 days out typically average $130, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure average $252. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro is considered to be $59 or less. The median price for this route was $89. Prices up to $140 are still within the typical range for this journey. By comparing offers to the $59 threshold, travelers can identify favorable prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro include October, with a median price of $59, and August, with a median price of $60. November also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $63. These months tend to offer better value compared to the annual median price of $89 for this route.

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