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Among airlines operating Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Foz do Iguaçu and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• GOL
• LATAM Airlines

Flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas (IGU) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪426 round-trip via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF), compared to ₪717 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪70–₪303 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Curitiba Afonso Pena (CWB) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 13% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪672 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪814, a difference of ₪142. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach and Praia de Ipanema. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 04:00 and lands at 05:55
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 00:45.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 70% above the route average of ₪699. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro takes 1h 55m, covering 1,904 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 42m via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) and 5h 10m via Brasilia (BSB).

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around ₪32:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around ₪31:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Round-trip flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro range from ₪546 to ₪935, with an average of ₪699 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪546 counts as a good deal.