Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa (GIG–JPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · JPA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in João Pessoa.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.