Rio De Janeiro to Savannah (GIG–SAV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,549 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 13h 15m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Savannah flights
JFK New York 13h 59m G3 → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Savannah flights
MIA Miami 20h 41m AAG3 → AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Savannah flights
IAH Houston 21h 39m UA → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Savannah flights
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Rio De Janeiro to Savannah
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,549 mi 9h 44m nonstop -1h behind

GIG–SAV has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to SAV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ATL ~13h 15m JFK ~13h 59m MIA ~20h 41m IAH ~21h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
257
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GIG → SAV
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
SAV → GIG
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAV delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Savannah is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · SAV: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Savannah.
Distance & Flight Time
4,549 mi / 7,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–SAV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Savannah route.
Route details
Distance4,549 mi / 7,320 km
Flight time9h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: SAV
Full nameSavannah Hilton Head International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAV / KSAV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to SAV flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport take about 9h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 4,549 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, John F. Kennedy and Miami.
Savannah is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to SAV

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GIG to SAV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to SAV is about 9 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,549 miles (7,320 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, John F. Kennedy and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.