Flying from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Santo Domingo is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro flying out of Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Touch down at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the primary gateway of Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro is one hour ahead of Santo Domingo and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Las Americas International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
SDQ is about 27 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Las Americas International Airport:
When it comes to Las Americas International Airport's on-time performance, 72.45% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. After your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro, it takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 23 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a car after your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro.
If you're using public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Ready to set off? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your journey without worrying about how to reach your destination.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro is always smart. Along with better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May.
Book a Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Rio De Janeiro, browse our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Rio De Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
