Flying from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
Curitiba (the location of Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport) and Rio de Janeiro follow the same timezone — UTC-3.
The busiest flight route is from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB) to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). You can choose from 61 services between these airports every week.
To avoid rushing for your CWB to Rio de Janeiro flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Begin your trip at CWB and travel nonstop to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro tickets.
There's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, such as:
CWB is around 13 kilometres from central Curitiba. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near CWB? If you've booked an early flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart CWB reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB) to Rio de Janeiro
$53 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. A return ticket right now is $98. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from CWB to Rio de Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
Think about booking a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks before your flight from CWB to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio de Janeiro is located around 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your CWB to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
The journey will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Check in to one of these stays after your CWB to Rio de Janeiro flight:
If you're looking for a particular model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Book your ride from RRJ at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. January is the busiest month for a trip to Rio de Janeiro. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket with a departure in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from CWB to Rio de Janeiro around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio de Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio de Janeiro right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are attractions you won't want to skip in Rio de Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are the start of reasons to visit.