What is the best way to travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa?
You can reach Rio de Janeiro with just £70 by taking a Bus from Gontijo, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Gol Linhas Aéreas10h 15m005:00João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport15:15Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 05:00:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £361 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas6h 35m004:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:45Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 04:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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LATAM Brasil6h 45m005:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport11:50Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 05:05:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £417 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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LATAM Brasil9h 0m005:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport14:05Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 05:05:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £430 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Gontijo46h 53m017:30João PessoaCentral Coach Station16:23Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:23:00. 50 Basic ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 53m
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Gontijo47h 3m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station16:23Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:23:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 3m
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Azul13h 20m016:15João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport05:35Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 16:15:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £303 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Azul6h 55m002:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport09:05Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 02:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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Azul7h 5m011:35João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport18:40Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 11:35:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Azul6h 50m002:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport09:00Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 02:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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LATAM Brasil18h 25m003:20João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport21:45Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 03:20:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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LATAM Brasil22h 10m011:55João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 11:55:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas8h 0m002:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 02:05:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas12h 40m018:25João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport07:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 18:25:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Azul7h 40m011:35João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport19:15Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 11:35:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £177 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Azul5h 40m016:15João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport21:55Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 16:15:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas8h 0m002:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 02:05:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas12h 40m018:25João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport07:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 18:25:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 29/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Azul13h 20m016:15João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport05:35Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 16:15:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Azul19h 5m016:15João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport11:20Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 16:15:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m003:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport06:10Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 03:05:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £229 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas12h 40m018:25João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport07:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 18:25:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £233 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 30/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 10m017:15João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport22:25Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 17:15:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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LATAM Brasil12h 50m003:20João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport16:10Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 03:20:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £226 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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LATAM Brasil9h 55m003:20João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport13:15Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 03:20:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £234 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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LATAM Brasil8h 0m005:55João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport13:55Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 05:55:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £234 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
What are the fastest trips from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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LATAM Brasil5h 45m004:20João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 04:20:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £480 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas6h 35m004:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:45Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 04:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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LATAM Brasil6h 45m005:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport11:50Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 05:05:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £417 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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LATAM Brasil8h 10m013:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport21:15Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 13:05:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £480 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 35m002:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport07:40Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 02:05:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £548 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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LATAM Brasil6h 5m004:25João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:30Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 04:25:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £346 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Azul6h 50m002:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport09:00Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 02:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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Azul6h 55m002:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport09:05Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 02:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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Gontijo46h 53m017:30João PessoaCentral Coach Station16:23Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:23:00. 50 Basic ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 53m
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Gontijo47h 3m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station16:23Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:23:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 3m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 15m017:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport22:25Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 17:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £212 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Azul7h 5m011:35João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport18:40Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 11:35:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £256 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Azul7h 40m011:35João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport19:15Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 11:35:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas8h 0m002:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 02:05:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 15m017:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport22:25Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 17:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Azul5h 40m016:15João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport21:55Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 16:15:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Azul7h 5m011:35João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport18:40Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 11:35:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £304 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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LATAM Brasil7h 25m003:20João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:45Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 03:20:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £259 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m003:05João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport06:10Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 03:05:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £229 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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LATAM Brasil5h 10m003:20João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport08:30Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 03:20:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £310 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas6h 0m004:45João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:45Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 04:45:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £262 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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LATAM Brasil6h 5m004:25João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:30Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 04:25:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £314 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 27/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 29/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 10m017:15João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport22:25Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 17:15:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Azul6h 50m002:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport09:00Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 02:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £268 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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Azul7h 5m002:10João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport09:15Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 02:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £303 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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LATAM Brasil8h 0m005:55João Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport13:55Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 05:55:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £234 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Gontijo45h 46m017:20João PessoaCentral Coach Station15:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 28/03/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 30/03/2026 15:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
What are the most popular stations in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro?
In João Pessoa, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Mangabeira or Posto Petrobrás Gas Station, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station Novo Rio, Estacionamento Fleming Park or Posto BR - Av. Osvaldo Aranha, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa? With 11 connections between 1 Flight, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as £70 with a Bus from Gontijo.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 3h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro are Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil and Azul, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cabedelo or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from João Pessoa Airport, and landing at Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular companies between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro, are Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil and Azul. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Gontijo
Airlines: Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil and Azul
All you need to know when you travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa?
Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Flight, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa.
How far is Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa?
The distance between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro is 1,971.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 53 kgs of CO2, a train 69 kgs, a car 335 kgs, and a flight 485 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just £70 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.
What is the fastest way to get from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rio de Janeiro in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas.
More routes to João Pessoa and to Rio de Janeiro
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to João Pessoa and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to João Pessoa
- Abreu e Lima, PE to João Pessoa
- Aracaju, SE to João Pessoa
- Belo Horizonte, MG to João Pessoa
- Brasília, DF to João Pessoa
- Campina Grande, PB to João Pessoa
- Caruaru, PE to João Pessoa
- Feira de Santana, BA to João Pessoa
- Fortaleza, CE to João Pessoa
- Goiana, PE to João Pessoa
- Goiânia, GO to João Pessoa
- Goianinha, RN to João Pessoa
- Maceió to João Pessoa
- Marabá, PA to João Pessoa
- Mossoró, RN to João Pessoa
- Natal, RN to João Pessoa
- Niterói, RJ to João Pessoa
- Patos, PB to João Pessoa
- Recife Airport to João Pessoa
- Recife, PE to João Pessoa
- Ribeirão Preto, SP to João Pessoa
- Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa
- Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, PE to João Pessoa
- São Paulo to João Pessoa
- Vitória, ES to João Pessoa
- Trips to Rio de Janeiro
- Aparecida, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Brasília, DF to Rio de Janeiro
- Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
- Cabo Frio, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Conselheiro Lafaiete, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Curitiba, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Feira de Santana, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Foz do Iguaçu, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro
- Ipatinga, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Juiz de Fora, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Paraty, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Seguro, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Ribeirão Preto, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro
- São José do Rio Preto, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
- Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro
- Uberlândia, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Vitória, ES to Rio de Janeiro
