Fortaleza to Miami (FOR–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LA8188
LA LATAM Chile
789
7:00 PM
-03
1:10 AM+1
EDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA8189
LA LATAM Chile
789
3:25 AM
EDT TJ
11:15 AM
-03
6h 50m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JJ8189
JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines
789
3:25 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
-03
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BEL Belém 10h 35m ADLATP G3 Belém (BEL) to Miami flights
MCO Orlando 11h 24m G3 2IAAAT Orlando (MCO) to Miami flights
GRU São Paulo 13h 5m AFAMAR AAG3JJ São Paulo (GRU) to Miami flights
BSB Brasília 13h 15m ADAFAV G3 Brasília (BSB) to Miami flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 13h 48m ADAFAR AAG3 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Miami flights
SCL Santiago 17h 40m LA AAETLA Santiago (SCL) to Miami flights
LIS Lisbon 18h 12m LATP B6BTEK Lisbon (LIS) to Miami flights
MAD Madrid 19h 34m AYIB AAAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Miami flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 22h 53m AF AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Miami flights
MAO Manaus ~9h 50m G3LATP LA Manaus (MAO) to Miami flights
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Fortaleza to Miami
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,461 mi 7h 10m nonstop -1h behind

FOR–MIA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TAM Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 3,461 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FOR–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines 1
LA LATAM Chile 1 789 7h10
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JJ + LA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FOR to MIA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOR to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
270
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FOR → MIA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
MIA → FOR
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Miami is 1 hour behind Fortaleza.
FOR: -03 · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fortaleza, it's 5:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
3,461 mi / 5,570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. Brazil is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so ESTA is not available. The B1/B2 visa is typically issued with 10-year validity and allows stays of up to 180 days per visit. Interviews at a U.S. consulate in Brazil are required as part of the application.

Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

FOR–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fortaleza to Miami route.
Route details
Distance3,461 mi / 5,570 km
Flight time7h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FOR
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FOR to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Pinto Martins International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 7h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,461 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FOR to MIA: TAM Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Orlando and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
Miami is 1 hour behind Fortaleza.
Yes, return flights from MIA to FOR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FOR to MIA

Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from TAM Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FOR to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOR to MIA is about 7 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,461 miles (5,570 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Orlando and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.