Non-stop flights to Rio de Janeiro (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport is a small airport in Brazil. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 7 domestic flights to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Rio de Janeiro Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,371 flights arriving at Rio de Janeiro Airport, which are 79 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Rio de Janeiro are routes from São Paulo (CGH) in Brazil and Brasília (BSB), also in Brazil. These two routes together are operated 1887 times this month, and make up for 80% of all monthly arrivals at Santos Dumont Airport.
The longest flight to Rio de Janeiro SDU is departing from Salvador da Bahia (SSA). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 759 miles (1,221 km).
List of all direct flights to Rio de Janeiro
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Rio de Janeiro, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Rio de Janeiro.
Airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro. Most flights to Rio de Janeiro are operated by LATAM, as they connect 5 airports to SDU. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all SDU flights:
What is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
🌴 Tropical
Rio de Janeiro is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Rio de Janeiro is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Business class flights to Rio de Janeiro
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Rio de Janeiro, which is Porto Seguro (BPS).
International flights to Rio de Janeiro
Currently there are no international flights to Rio de Janeiro. The only flights to Rio de Janeiro are domestic flights within Brazil. To get to Rio de Janeiro from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through São Paulo or São Paulo.
Domestic flights to Rio de Janeiro
Flights from Brazil to Rio de Janeiro
There are several airports within Brazil that have domestic flights to Rio de Janeiro (7 in total).
From Belo Horizonte, direct flights are offered by Azul.
From Brasília, you can fly non-stop with Gol or LATAM.
From Porto Seguro, you can fly non-stop to Rio de Janeiro with LATAM. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Salvador da Bahia, you can fly non-stop with Gol or LATAM. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From São Paulo, direct flights are offered by Azul.
From São Paulo, direct flights are offered by Azul, Gol and LATAM.
From São Paulo, you can fly non-stop with Azul or LATAM.
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Alternative airports near Rio de Janeiro
Flying to an alternative airport near Rio de Janeiro could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Rio de Janeiro (SDU) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro - Jacarepaguá (RRJ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ).
What is the best airport to fly into Rio de Janeiro?
You have multiple options when flying into Rio de Janeiro. Although Rio de Janeiro (SDU) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?
There are 3 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro from 7 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?
LATAM, Azul and Gol operate most flights to Rio de Janeiro. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Rio de Janeiro?
There are no alliances flying to Rio de Janeiro at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Rio de Janeiro?
There are roughly 2,371 flights arriving at Rio de Janeiro every month (or 553 flights each week), from a total of 7 airports - all within Brazil.
What is the official name of Rio de Janeiro Airport?
The official name of Rio de Janeiro Airport is Santos Dumont Airport.
What is the airport code of Rio de Janeiro Airport?
The airport code of Rio de Janeiro Airport is SDU.
What are the most popular flights to Rio de Janeiro?
São Paulo, Brasília and Belo Horizonte are the 3 most popular routes to Rio de Janeiro. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Rio de Janeiro, please use our flight map.
