Newark to Rio De Janeiro (EWR–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras lead the route. The flight covers 4,816 miles in approximately 9h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 764 | 10h03 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Rio De Janeiro from Newark
| Metric | EWR→GIG | TEB→GIG | JFK→GIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 9h 5m | 8h 24m | 9h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 7:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
EWR–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to GIG
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EWR to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to GIG is about 9 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,816 miles (7,751 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and New York (JFK).