Fortaleza to Miami (FOR–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
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.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Chile | 1 | 789 | 7h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
FOR: -03 · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fortaleza, it's 5:00 PM in Miami.
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.
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).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.