Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 15 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, making Rio De Janeiro two hours ahead of Houston.
Flights from IAH to GIG start from 19:55 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:20 with United Airlines. In total, there are ten weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your IAH to GIG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Rio De Janeiro (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is United Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for IAH to GIG flights is United Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between IAH and GIG:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is $732. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,518. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAH to GIG.
May is the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAH to GIG.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on time at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Book a hotel near GIG if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAH to GIG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
