Rio De Janeiro to Newark (GIG–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GIG–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,816 miles in approximately 10h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 4 | 764 | 9h46-10h33 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Newark.
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.
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.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
GIG–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to EWR
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GIG to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to EWR is about 10 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,816 miles (7,751 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 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.