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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
10:55 AM
-03
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA8188
LA LATAM Chile
789
7:00 PM
-03
1:10 AM+1
EDT
7h 10m
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
MCO Orlando 9h 41m AAG3IB G3 Orlando (MCO) to Fortaleza flights
REC Recife 11h 15m L7 ADLATP Recife (REC) to Fortaleza flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 11h 17m 5YAAL7 ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza flights
BSB Brasília 11h 40m G3 ADAFAV Brasília (BSB) to Fortaleza flights
GRU São Paulo 11h 51m 5YAAG3 AFAMAR São Paulo (GRU) to Fortaleza flights
VCP Campinas 12h 23m 5YD5K4 ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Fortaleza flights
BEL Belém 12h 47m G3 ADLATP Belém (BEL) to Fortaleza flights
MAO Manaus 17h 2m 5YM3QT AFIBLA Manaus (MAO) to Fortaleza flights
CNF Belo Horizonte 17h 32m L7 ADCMTP Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Fortaleza flights
LIS Lisbon 17h 40m B6EKEY ADAYLA Lisbon (LIS) to Fortaleza flights
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Miami to Fortaleza
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 3,461 mi 6h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

MIA–FOR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TAM Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 3,461 miles in approximately 6h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–FOR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JJ TAM Brazilian Airlines 1 789 6h30 54%
LA LATAM Chile 1 789 6h50 54%
G3 Sky Express 54%
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – JJ, LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + JJ + LA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to FOR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
303
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → FOR
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
FOR → MIA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

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 40m 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.

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.

MIA–FOR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Fortaleza route.
Route details
Distance3,461 mi / 5,570 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: FOR
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to FOR flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Pinto Martins International Airport take about 6h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 3,461 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MIA to FOR: TAM Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Chile and Sky Express.
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 Orlando, Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim.
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 TAM Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Chile and Sky Express. With 2 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 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,461 miles (5,570 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.