Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to CLT.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to CLT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to CLT flight:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Grab a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car and discover Charlotte and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Easirent and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Charlotte. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 4 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
At the moment, ₹ 40,222 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 57,042. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to CLT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Charlotte. August is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to CLT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 13ºC.
More about Charlotte
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Charlotte right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charlotte Douglas International Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Charlotte when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art followed by Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
Raleigh is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Charlotte. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Charlotte, Durham is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.
