Rio De Janeiro to Belo Horizonte (GIG–CNF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Rio De Janeiro to Belo Horizonte
8 carriers, 259 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
259 Flights/wk
224 mi
0h 56m nonstop
31 1-stop hubs
GIG–CNF is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, GOL and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop GIG–CNF service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| CM Copa Airlines | 57 | 295, 738, 7M8, E95 | 1h05-1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 52 | 738 | 1h-1h15 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 42 | 738 | 1h05-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AV avianca | 36 | 295, 738 | 1h05-1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AD Azul | 35 | 295, E95 | 0h56-1h05 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 16 | 738, 7M8 | 1h05-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 738 | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | E95 | 1h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to CNF direction.
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Nonstop flights
259
Outbound / wk
215
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to CNF.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Belo Horizonte from Rio De Janeiro
Nearby airports with service to Tancredo Neves International Airport.
| Metric | GIG→CNF | SDU→CNF | RRJ→CNF |
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| Distance from GIG | – | 9 mi | 14 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 259 | 34 | 6 |
| Flight time | 0h 56m | 1h | 1h 55m |
Airports within 200 miles of GIG with service to Tancredo Neves International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Belo Horizonte is 0 hours
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Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · CNF: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Belo Horizonte.
GIG: -03 · CNF: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Belo Horizonte.
Distance & Flight Time
224 mi / 361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m to 1h 15m.
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.
Facts
GIG–CNF Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Belo Horizonte route.
Route details
Distance224 mi / 361 km
Flight time0h 56m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights259 out / 215 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Destination: CNF
Full nameTancredo Neves International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNF / SBCF
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation2,721 ft / 829 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GIG to CNF flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Tancredo Neves International Airport take approximately 0h 56m to 1h 15m. The route covers 224 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL.
There are approximately 259 nonstop flights per week from GIG to CNF. The return direction has about 215 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from CNF 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.
LATAM Brasil operates 4 to 6 daily nonstops on GIG-CNF. Gol flies 3 to 5 daily departures. Azul adds 1 to 2 daily frequencies. The sector is 340 km with a block time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. Equipment is mostly A320 family and 737-800. This is a high-frequency domestic shuttle route in southeastern Brazil.
Santos Dumont (SDU) is the downtown Rio airport and is more convenient if you are coming from Copacabana, Ipanema, or Centro. Galeao (GIG) is the international airport on Ilha do Governador, about 20 km north of the city centre. Some carriers operate CNF flights from SDU instead of GIG. Check which airport your flight uses. SDU has a shorter check-in process and is easier to reach from the Zona Sul. GIG has better long-haul connection options if you are arriving internationally.
Confins Airport (CNF) is 38 km north of downtown Belo Horizonte. The drive takes 40 to 60 minutes on the MG-010 highway depending on traffic. An express bus service (Conexao Aeroporto) runs between CNF and the downtown bus terminal (Rodoviaria) and costs about BRL 30. Taxi or rideshare runs BRL 120 to 180. There is no rail connection to CNF.
Rio de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte: Southeast Brazil Shuttle
GIG-CNF connects Brazil's two largest cities in the southeast interior corridor. LATAM, Gol, and Azul combine for 8 to 13 daily nonstops. Block time is about 1 hour 5 minutes on the 340 km sector. The route competes with bus service (6 to 7 hours) and car travel (5 to 6 hours), but the short flight time makes air travel the default for business passengers. Belo Horizonte is Brazil's third-largest metro area and a centre for mining, engineering, and technology. Rio de Janeiro's economy, government functions, and tourism base generate steady two-way traffic between the cities.
Airport Considerations
Rio passengers should check whether their CNF flight departs from Galeao (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU). The two airports serve different parts of the city and are not interchangeable without a long transfer. GIG is the international gateway with connections to North America, Europe, and other Brazilian cities. SDU is a downtown city airport limited to domestic flights and preferred by passengers originating in the Zona Sul or Centro. Confins Airport sits well outside Belo Horizonte and requires a 40 to 60 minute ground transfer. Belo Horizonte's closer airport, Pampulha (PLU), handles some regional flights but has limited commercial service compared to CNF.