Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, making Rio De Janeiro one hour ahead of Jacksonville.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JAX to GIG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between JAX and GIG include:
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
₹ 51,294 is the best price for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 99,408. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JAX to GIG if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JAX to GIG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
You'll find JAX at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from JAX land at their destination as scheduled 80.42% of the time.
To reach Jacksonville International Airport from central Jacksonville, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near JAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're arriving on a late Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JAX to GIG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you want to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among the biggest draws.
