Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GIG to YYZ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between GIG and YYZ include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight is ₹ 23,527. A return fare is currently ₹ 52,856. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from GIG to YYZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GIG to YYZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, 79.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport from central Rio De Janeiro, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to GIG? If you're catching an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're getting in on a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Pick up a Pearson International Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Toronto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GIG to YYZ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
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