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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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 121 € return via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF), compared with 204 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € 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 191 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 232 €, a difference of 41 €. 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 58% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Praia da Barra da Tijuca, RioCentro, and Praia do Arpoador. 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 4:00 and lands at 5:56
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 22:26.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 70% above the route average of 199 €. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro takes 1h 56m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 200 € to 513 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about 118 €.

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 of 4h 25m, compared to 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 9 €:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around 9 €:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Return flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro range from 156 € to 266 €, with an average of 199 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 156 € counts as a good deal.