Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa (GIG–JPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G31420
G3 GOL
7M8
7:05 AM
-03 T2
10:05 AM
-03
3h
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AD3041
AD Azul
7M8
7:05 AM
-03 T2
10:05 AM
-03
3h
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AR7558
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
7:05 AM
-03 T2
10:05 AM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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CM3660
CM Copa
738
7:05 AM
-03 T2
10:05 AM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G32068
G3 GOL
738
8:30 AM
-03 T2
11:30 AM
-03
3h
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G32072
G3 GOL
738
10:30 PM
-03 T2
1:30 AM+1
-03
3h
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EK3713
EK Emirates
738
10:55 PM
-03 T2
1:55 AM+1
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AR8088
AR Aerolineas Argentin
321
11:00 PM
-03 T2
1:55 AM+1
-03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AV2627
AV avianca
7M8
2:15 AM
-03
5:20 AM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CM3757
CM Copa
7M8
2:15 AM
-03 T1
5:20 AM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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G32073
G3 GOL
7M8
2:15 AM
-03
5:20 AM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AR8079
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:05 AM
-03
6:15 AM
-03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AV2629
AV avianca
738
3:05 AM
-03 T1
6:10 AM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AD3111
AD Azul
738
3:05 AM
-03 T1
6:10 AM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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G31979
G3 GOL
738
3:05 AM
-03 T1
6:10 AM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AR8043
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:15 AM
-03
6:15 AM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AR8023
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
3:15 AM
-03
6:15 AM
-03
3h
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G31684
G3 GOL
738
10:45 AM
-03
1:50 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CM3731
CM Copa
738
10:45 AM
-03
1:50 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AD3053
AD Azul
738
10:45 AM
-03 T1
1:50 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2000
AF Air France
738
10:45 AM
-03 T1
1:50 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AR7477
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
10:45 AM
-03 T1
1:50 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK3714
EK Emirates
7M8
11:50 AM
-03 T1
2:50 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AD3034
AD Azul
7M8
11:50 AM
-03
2:50 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AF1901
AF Air France
7M8
11:50 AM
-03
2:50 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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CM3515
CM Copa
7M8
11:50 AM
-03
2:50 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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G31689
G3 GOL
7M8
11:50 AM
-03
2:50 PM
-03
3h
M T W T F S S
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AF2041
AF Air France
738
12:10 PM
-03
3:15 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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G32069
G3 GOL
738
12:10 PM
-03
3:15 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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G32043
G3 GOL
738
12:50 PM
-03
4:00 PM
-03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa
6 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 1,215 mi 2h 55m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

GIG–JPA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Aerolineas Argentinas and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 1,215 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–JPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 GOL 21 738, 7M8 3h
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 9 321, 738 2h55-3h SkyTeam
AD Azul 7 7M8 3h
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 3h Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 738 3h
AF Air France 1 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR, CM, EK, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AD, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + EK + G3 (35 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: AF + AR (10 flights/wk, 19%)
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 13%)
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 JPA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
108
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to JPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
157
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
João Pessoa is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · JPA: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in João Pessoa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 0m.
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–JPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa route.
Route details
Distance1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights51 out / 108 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: JPA
IATA / ICAOJPA / SBJP
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation217 ft / 66 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to JPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h. The route covers 1,215 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from GIG to JPA. The return direction has about 108 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRU, CNF, BSB, AEP, REC, CGH and SSA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JPA 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 JPA

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GIG to JPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to JPA ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,215 miles (1,955 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via GRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.