Flying from Asuncion Airport (ASU) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Asuncion.
Every week, there are five Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ASU to GIG flight.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, so jetting off to Rio de Janeiro (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with JetSmart on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. These are the top stopovers between ASU and GIG:
Madrid Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asuncion Airport (ASU) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight is $170. A round-trip ticket right now is $307. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from ASU to GIG, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ASU to GIG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Asuncion Airport (ASU)
Asuncion Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart ASU land on time.
To get to Asuncion Airport from central Asuncion, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ASU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're getting in on a late Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and discover Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Asuncion Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio de Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ASU to GIG in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.






