Rio De Janeiro to Asunción (GIG–ASU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JA3797
JA JetSMART
320
7:00 PM
-03 T2
9:40 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37758
G3 Sky Express
7M8
10:55 PM
-03 T2
1:40 AM+1
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37759
G3 Sky Express
7M8
3:35 AM
-03
6:00 AM
-03
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JA3796
JA JetSMART
320
8:35 AM
-03
11:10 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rio De Janeiro to Asunción
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 916 mi 2h 40m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

GIG–ASU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sky Express and JetSMART lead the route. The flight covers 916 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–ASU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 Sky Express 3 7M8 2h45
JA JetSMART 3 320 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + JA (6 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, GIG to ASU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to ASU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
199
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Asunción is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · ASU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Asunción.
Distance & Flight Time
916 mi / 1,473 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Paraguay visa-free with no fixed time limit for tourism. As Mercosur full members, Brazilians can enter with just a national ID card instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. Mercosur citizens also have the right to apply for temporary and permanent residency in Paraguay under the Mercosur Residence Agreement.

Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

GIG–ASU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Asunción route.
Route details
Distance916 mi / 1,473 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: ASU
IATA / ICAOASU / SGAS
TimezoneAmerica/Asuncion
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation292 ft / 89 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to ASU flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m. The route covers 916 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sky Express and JetSMART.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from GIG to ASU. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COR, MVD, GRU, LIM, AEP, BOG, PTY, MIA, SCL and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ASU to GIG 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to ASU

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express and JetSMART. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GIG to ASU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to ASU ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 916 miles (1,473 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via COR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.