Traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport takes an average of 9 hours 44 minutes. The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is 1 hour ahead of Atlanta.
Each week, there are 5 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 08:15 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ATL to GIG is 20:30 with Delta Air Lines.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Delta Air Lines has direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Rio De Janeiro — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
If you want to break up your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the ATL - GIG route are:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is C$421. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$887. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from ATL to GIG.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The journey from central Atlanta to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a handy hotel near ATL? If you're boarding an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you want to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from ATL to GIG in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from ATL to GIG:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are must-do's during your Rio De Janeiro adventure.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Rio De Janeiro.