Miami to Fortaleza (MIA–FOR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,461 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 24m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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✓
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LA8189
LA LATAM Chile
789
3:25 AM
EDT TJ
11:15 AM
-03
6h 50m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
JJ8189
JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines
789
3:25 AM
EDT
10:49 AM
-03
6h 24m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
G39459+1
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8
9:10 PM
EDT TC
5:19 AM+1
-03
7h 9m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
G39458+1
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
B38M
12:30 PM
-03 T1
7:00 PM
EDT
7h 30m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
LA8188+1
LA LATAM Chile
789
7:00 PM
-03
1:10 AM+1
EDT
7h 10m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
BEL Belém 8h 29m G3 → ADLATP Belém (BEL) to Fortaleza flights
MAO Manaus 10h 34m 5YG3M3 → AFIBLA Manaus (MAO) to Fortaleza flights
MCO Orlando 11h 8m AAG3GF → G3 Orlando (MCO) to Fortaleza flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 11h 30m 5YAAL7 → ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza flights
BSB Brasília 11h 43m G3 → ADAFAV Brasília (BSB) to Fortaleza flights
GRU São Paulo 11h 50m 5YAAG3 → AFAMAR São Paulo (GRU) to Fortaleza flights
VCP Campinas 12h 28m 5YD5K4 → ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Fortaleza flights
LIS Lisbon 18h 25m B6EKEY → ADAYLA Lisbon (LIS) to Fortaleza flights
MAD Madrid 19h 21m AAAYBA → AYBAIB Madrid (MAD) to Fortaleza flights
EZE Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) 19h 55m 5YAAAR → AR Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Fortaleza flights
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Miami to Fortaleza
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 3,461 mi 6h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

MIA–FOR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Gol Linhas Aereas, TAM Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 3,461 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MIA Routes FOR Routes MIA Live Flights FOR Live Flights MIA Delays
All flights from Fortaleza (FOR) Fortaleza to Miami flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–FOR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas 2 7M8 7h09 64% – –
JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines 1 789 6h24 64% – –
LA LATAM Chile 1 789 6h50 64% – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – JJ, LA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + JJ + LA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to FOR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to FOR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
BEL ~8h 29m MAO ~10h 34m MCO ~11h 8m GIG ~11h 30m BSB ~11h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
342
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
MIA → FOR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
FOR → MIA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fortaleza is 1 hour ahead of Miami.
MIA: EDT · FOR: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 7:00 PM in Fortaleza.
Distance & Flight Time
3,461 mi / 5,570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–FOR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Fortaleza route.
Route details
Distance3,461 mi / 5,570 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights4 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: FOR
Full namePinto Martins International Airport
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to FOR flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Pinto Martins International Airport take about 6h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 3,461 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MIA to FOR: Gol Linhas Aereas, TAM Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Eduardo Gomes and Orlando.
Fortaleza is 1 hour ahead of Miami.
Yes, return flights from FOR to MIA 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.
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 MIA to FOR

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) are connected by nonstop service from Gol Linhas Aereas, TAM Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIA to FOR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to FOR is about 6 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,461 miles (5,570 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Eduardo Gomes and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.