Flying from St Louis Airport (STL) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro is three hours ahead of St Louis and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your STL to GIG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between STL and GIG include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
$740 is currently the lowest price for a one-way St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,446. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from STL to GIG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
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Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Louis Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central St Louis to St Louis Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near STL. Whether you have an early flight from St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STL to GIG in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without dropping by Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.