Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro four hours ahead of Portland.
Your PDX to GIG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PDX and GIG:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Miami International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Right now, $1,252 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,837. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PDX to GIG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PDX to GIG.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from PDX.
Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you have a late Portland International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near GIG:
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Booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Portland International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you want to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to GIG in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.