Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.
Miami's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Miami one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
You can choose from 22 weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport flights. The 22:10 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your GIG to MIA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Miami — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 93.68% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for GIG to MIA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between GIG and MIA include:
El Dorado International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
ر.ق. 1,016 is currently the best price for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,074. These prices can change based on availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GIG to MIA.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, 79.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near GIG. Whether you have an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MIA instead:
Grab a Miami International Airport rental car and discover Miami and beyond with your own set of wheels. A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
From Miami International Airport, Miami is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Miami. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Miami International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Miami during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GIG to MIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Miami is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north-west of Miami, a trip to Tampa will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
Orlando is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres north of Miami. No journey is complete without a visit to Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park.
