Travelling from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 61 Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your CWB to GIG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport available through various airlines, getting to Rio de Janeiro (and then other parts of Brazil) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CWB to GIG flights. An impressive 87.13% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Many travellers pass through Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport when flying between CWB and GIG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight is $61. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $121. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CWB to GIG, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Curitiba Airport (CWB)
80% of flights leaving Curitiba Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from CWB.
To get to Curitiba Airport from central Curitiba, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CWB:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio de Janeiro's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to the centre of Rio de Janeiro has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the most popular month for flights from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Rio de Janeiro in March.
When booking your flight from Curitiba Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 36ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CWB to GIG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
















