What percentage of Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 46.9% of flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the typical number of stopovers is one. This indicates that while direct options are common, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers have a good chance of finding both direct and connecting flights.

Should I set a price alert for Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro is advisable. Historically, this route is classified as one with frequent price changes. This means that prices tend to fluctuate often, offering opportunities to secure better deals if you are notified when prices drop. Monitoring prices can help travelers take advantage of these frequent changes.

Flights From Porto Alegre

To Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Q: How long is the flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?

The direct flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro typically takes 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 1122 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 4 hours. This difference highlights that while direct flights are relatively short, adding a single stop can more than double the total travel time for this route. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

Browse current best options from Porto Alegre. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Porto Alegre

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Rio de Janeiro

Prices updated today

456 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Aug 31, 2026.)

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

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

2027-01-14 – 2027-01-17
POA - Rio de Janeiro
83% AI deal score
$439
$127
Round trip
2027-02-06 – 2027-02-09
POA - Rio de Janeiro
81% AI deal score
$236
$127
Round trip
2026-11-19 – 2026-11-22
POA - Rio de Janeiro
81% AI deal score
$256
$133
Round trip
2026-10-03 – 2026-10-04
POA - Rio de Janeiro
81% AI deal score
$272
$141
Round trip
2026-11-25 – 2026-11-29
POA - Rio de Janeiro
82% AI deal score
$254
$147
Round trip
2027-01-15 – 2027-01-17
POA - Rio de Janeiro
83% AI deal score
$313
$147
Round trip
2026-10-17 – 2026-10-25
POA - Rio de Janeiro
43% AI deal score
$150
$150
Round trip
2026-10-21 – 2026-10-24
POA - Rio de Janeiro
81% AI deal score
$270
$150
Round trip
2026-10-04 – 2026-10-05
POA - Rio de Janeiro
45% AI deal score
$166
$151
Round trip
2026-10-06 – 2026-10-08
POA - Rio de Janeiro
46% AI deal score
$167
$151
Round trip

Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

For cheap flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, fares typically range from $60 to $169, with a median price of $106. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Despite this, 53% of recent fares were still classified as a good price, indicating that favorable deals can still be found.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro? You'll find the lowest median fares in October, with prices averaging around $59. August is also a strong contender for budget-conscious travelers, offering a median fare of $60. Following closely, November presents another affordable option, with a median fare of $63.

Regarding direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, 46.9% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How long is the flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 3h 25m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time.

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

Regular price: $202 - $549

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $202 and $549. The current lowest deal is $126 with City Connexion Airlines for travel from Nov 19-Nov 22.

now $126

Low $202

High $549

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

The cheapest month to fly from POA to RIO is October, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

LATAM Chile

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

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$152

$85

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$126

$85

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$147

$85

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$136

$96

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$140

$85

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$137

$96

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$496 → $109

78%

1 night

Dec 14 - Dec 15

$511 → $137

73%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$495 → $125

75%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$495 → $126

75%

Popular Airports to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Porto Alegre - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro are $126, below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October, August, and November are cheapest

Historically, October ($59), August ($60), and November ($63) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro typically take 3 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 2 airlines

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

City Connexion Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from City Connexion Airlines was found for $126 roundtrip.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro appear frequently.

Porto Alegre main airports to depart from

Salgado Filho International (POA)

Cheapest

Fly from Salgado Filho International, a convenient option for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~7 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

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

📍 ~15 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$85

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

São Paulo–Guarulhos International is a primary international gateway, offering high connectivity for long-haul flights.

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (requires connecting flight or 5-6 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

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

From POA

Elite

Feb 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$895

$266

Save $629

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Feb 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$915

$276

Save $639

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Feb 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$920

$283

Save $637

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Sep 16

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

84% AI deal score

$932

$300

Save $632

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Sep 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

84% AI deal score

$888

$300

Save $588

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Feb 17

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

82% AI deal score

$418

$238

Save $180

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Feb 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

82% AI deal score

$415

$239

Save $176

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Feb 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$407

$239

Save $168

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Sep 20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

71% AI deal score

$475

$336

Save $139

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Sep 19

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

71% AI deal score

$473

$337

Save $136

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Oct 30

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

65% AI deal score

$453

$409

Save $44

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From POA

Elite

Sep 04

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

39% AI deal score

$6,191

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, the best prices for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $108. Booking within 28-59 days of departure typically sees an average price of $129. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, reaching an average of $252 for bookings made 0-6 days out. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to substantial savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro is considered a good deal if it is priced at $60 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $106. Prices can go up to $169 or more for the higher end of typical fares. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $60, it represents a particularly favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro are October, with a median price of $59, and August, with a median price of $60. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $63. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $106 for this route. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider these periods.

Related routes

More routes from Porto Alegre

Flights from Porto Alegre to Barcelona Flights from Porto Alegre to Bogotá Flights from Porto Alegre to Buenos Aires Flights from Porto Alegre to Cancún Flights from Porto Alegre to Lima Flights from Porto Alegre to Madrid Flights from Porto Alegre to Miami Flights from Porto Alegre to Paris Flights from Porto Alegre to São Paulo

Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other cities

Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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

Regular price: $202 - $549

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $202 and $549. The current lowest deal is $126 with City Connexion Airlines for travel from Nov 19-Nov 22.

now $126

Low $202

High $549

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

The cheapest month to fly from POA to RIO is October, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

LATAM Chile

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

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$152

$85

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$126

$85

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$147

$85

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$136

$96

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$140

$85

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

POA - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$137

$96

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$496 → $109

78%

1 night

Dec 14 - Dec 15

$511 → $137

73%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$495 → $125

75%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$495 → $126

75%

Popular Airports to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Porto Alegre - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro are $126, below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October, August, and November are cheapest

Historically, October ($59), August ($60), and November ($63) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro typically take 3 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 2 airlines

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

City Connexion Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from City Connexion Airlines was found for $126 roundtrip.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro appear frequently.

Porto Alegre main airports to depart from

Salgado Filho International (POA)

Cheapest

Fly from Salgado Filho International, a convenient option for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~7 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

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

📍 ~15 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$85

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

São Paulo–Guarulhos International is a primary international gateway, offering high connectivity for long-haul flights.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

39% AI deal score

$6,191

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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

Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Porto Alegre - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October, August, and November are cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights are available on 2 airlines

City Connexion Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

Porto Alegre main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

Feb 12

Feb 14

Feb 15

Sep 16

Sep 15

Feb 17

Feb 14

Feb 12

Sep 20

Sep 19

Oct 30

Sep 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

How early should I book Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?

What percentage of Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?

Should I set a price alert for Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Related routes

More routes from Porto Alegre

Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other cities

Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

Porto Alegre - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October, August, and November are cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 25m

Direct flights are available on 2 airlines

City Connexion Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

Porto Alegre main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

Feb 12

Feb 14

Feb 15

Sep 16

Sep 15

Feb 17

Feb 14

Feb 12

Sep 20

Sep 19

Oct 30

Sep 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

How early should I book Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?