Fortaleza

$66+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Fortaleza (FOR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — FOR
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza Pinto Martins are usually found in May or October, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Fortaleza (FOR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$66
(GOL)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$233

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$74 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Fortaleza Pinto Martins flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Fortaleza Pinto Martins flights.
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Fortaleza Pinto Martins
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Fortaleza Pinto Martins
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Fortaleza Pinto Martins.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Fortaleza Pinto Martins.

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/117:50 amGIG - FOR
Nonstop3h 10mGOL
Sun 8/174:00 pmFOR - GIG
Nonstop3h 20mGOL
Deal found 4/22$135
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2110:35 amSDU - FOR
2 stops8h 30mAzul
Wed 5/289:40 amFOR - SDU
2 stops10h 45mAzul
Deal found 4/23$142
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:40 pmSDU - FOR
1 stop6h 50mGOL
Sun 8/104:00 amFOR - SDU
1 stop6h 25mGOL
Deal found 4/23$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/210:25 pmGIG - FOR
Nonstop3h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 6/82:25 amFOR - GIG
Nonstop3h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/23$151
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:00 amSDU - FOR
1 stop9h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/273:05 amFOR - SDU
1 stop10h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/23$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/213:45 pmSDU - FOR
2 stops8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/273:05 amFOR - SDU
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:30 pmGIG - FOR
2 stops6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/282:30 pmFOR - GIG
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$174
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:30 pmGIG - FOR
2 stops6h 25mAzul
Wed 5/289:40 amFOR - GIG
2 stops10h 50mAzul
Deal found 4/23$180

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Rio de Janeiro

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Fortaleza

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

GIG - FOR

GIGFOR

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/11

7:50 am-11:00 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Sun 8/17

4:00 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$135

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

SDU - FOR

SDUFOR

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/21

10:35 am-7:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Wed 5/28

9:40 am-8:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$142

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

SDU - FOR

SDUFOR

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/4

6:40 pm-1:30 am

1 stop6h 50m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Sun 8/10

4:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

$149

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

GIG - FOR

GIGFOR

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/2

10:25 pm-1:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Sun 6/8

2:25 am-5:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$151

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

SDU - FOR

SDUFOR

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Tue 5/27

3:05 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$155

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

SDU - FOR

SDUFOR

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/21

3:45 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Tue 5/27

3:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$160

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

GIG - FOR

GIGFOR

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

5:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Wed 5/28

2:30 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$174

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

GIG - FOR

GIGFOR

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

5:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Fortaleza Pinto Martins

Wed 5/28

9:40 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$180

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

GIG - FOR

GIGFOR

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/6

12:10 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$66

Rio de JaneiroFortaleza

SDU - FOR

SDUFOR

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/25

6:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 10m

$72

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Deals found on 4/22

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Fortaleza flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Fortaleza flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Fortaleza flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Fortaleza flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rio de Janeiro-Fortaleza flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fortaleza from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza (average of $608). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIO to FOR?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from RIO to FOR are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Fortaleza by month

Plan your trip to Fortaleza by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fortaleza ranges from 0.5 - 13.7 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.7 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Fortaleza when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Fortaleza by month

Plan your trip to Fortaleza by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fortaleza, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of March, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fortaleza

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fortaleza. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fortaleza. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, see what other customers have to say about Azul, LATAM Airlines and GOL. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fortaleza from Rio de Janeiro?

    Most people fly into Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) if they book a flight to Fortaleza from Rio de Janeiro. On average, Pinto Martins has 22 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day from 3 airlines. Fortaleza Pinto Martins is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Fortaleza’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza round-trip?

    Currently priced at $142, Azul will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza and back. In addition to Azul, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from GOL and LATAM Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $145 and $151, respectively. You may be able to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $66. Users have also found prices from $72 and $87 on Azul and LATAM Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza on time: Air France (100%), Avianca (94%), LATAM Airlines Brasil (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

    The cheapest flight price from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is $65. On average you can expect to pay $230. The most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Fortaleza Pinto Martins), can usually be booked for $195.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza (average of $608). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapest$122Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$174Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$200Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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