Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR): Gol and LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 1,352 miles (2,176 km) apart. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Belo Horizonte, Salvador and Teresina and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from GIG to FOR
- GolNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book GIG to FOR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Gol
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Gol
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Gol
- GOL SmilesBooks Gol
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines
GIG to FOR with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Azul the whole way
- Via Salvador (SSA)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Teresina (THE)Gol, then LATAM Airlines
- Via Recife (REC)Azul the whole way
- Via Natal (NAT)Gol, then LATAM Airlines
- Via Brasilia (BSB)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Uberlandia (UDI)Gol, then Azul
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Campinas (VCP)Azul the whole way
- Via Sao Paulo (CGH)Gol the whole way
- Via Sao Luiz (SLZ)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Belem (BEL)Gol, then Azul and LATAM Airlines
- Via Iguassu Falls (IGU)Gol the whole way
GIG to FOR: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from GIG to FOR?
Gol and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR).
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Fortaleza by plane?
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and Fortaleza (FOR) are 1,352 miles (2,176 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GIG to FOR award flights?
7 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does GIG to FOR cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for GIG to FOR with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Rio De Janeiro and Fortaleza?
The most direct connections are through Belo Horizonte (CNF), Salvador (SSA), Teresina (THE), Recife (REC) and Natal (NAT). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azul through Belo Horizonte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.