Travelling from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is located in Rio de Janeiro. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours ahead of Phoenix.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Phoenix to GIG. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a peak month like March, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Phoenix to GIG departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PHX.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to GIG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
Most flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
The address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport flight.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
From Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, central Rio de Janeiro is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Currently, ₹ 38,193 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 85,447. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Phoenix to GIG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
January is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Visit Rio de Janeiro in December for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Phoenix to GIG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC.
More about Rio de Janeiro
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio de Janeiro:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Rio de Janeiro when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer followed by Christ the Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres northeast of Rio de Janeiro, a trip to Campos dos Goytacazes will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Campos History Museum, Barbosa Guerra Museum and Campos dos Goytacazes Museum.
Taubaté is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Antiga estação de Trem de Taubaté- EFCB, Cachoeira dos Macacos and Convento Santa Clara.
