Flying from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro one hour ahead of New York.
To ensure you catch your LGA to GIG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LGA and GIG:
Miami International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is $277. A return ticket is currently $552. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LGA to GIG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from LaGuardia Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Center.
LaGuardia Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LGA land at their destination as scheduled 80.0% of the time.
To get to LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
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Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
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Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to the center of Rio De Janeiro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGA to GIG in July. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometers west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among its highlights.