Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR) flights
An economy award from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR): Gol and LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 1,352 miles (2,176 km) apart. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Belo Horizonte, Salvador and Teresina and more.
How many miles GIG to FOR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair PlusOn LATAM Airlines | 6,000 | $5–20 |
| American AAdvantageOn Gol | 7,500 | $5–20 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Gol | 10,000 | $33–48 |
| British Airways ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 11,000 | $5–20 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Gol | 11,000 | $5–370 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 11,000 | $5–20 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn LATAM Airlines | 15,000 | $5–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn LATAM Airlines | 15,900 | $5–20 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn LATAM Airlines | 17,500 | $5–20 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn LATAM Airlines | 23,000 | $5–20 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 25,000 | $5–20 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GIG to FOR
- GolNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book GIG to FOR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Gol
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Gol
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Gol
- GOL SmilesBooks Gol
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines
GIG to FOR with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Azul the whole way
- Via Salvador (SSA)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Teresina (THE)Gol, then LATAM Airlines
- Via Recife (REC)Azul the whole way
- Via Natal (NAT)Gol, then LATAM Airlines
- Via Brasilia (BSB)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Uberlandia (UDI)Gol, then Azul
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Campinas (VCP)Azul the whole way
- Via Sao Paulo (CGH)Gol the whole way
- Via Sao Luiz (SLZ)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Belem (BEL)Gol, then Azul and LATAM Airlines
- Via Iguassu Falls (IGU)Gol the whole way
GIG to FOR: common questions
How many miles does GIG to FOR cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and British Airways Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GIG to FOR?
Gol and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR).
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Fortaleza by plane?
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and Fortaleza (FOR) are 1,352 miles (2,176 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GIG to FOR award flights?
7 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Rio De Janeiro and Fortaleza?
The most direct connections are through Belo Horizonte (CNF), Salvador (SSA), Teresina (THE), Recife (REC) and Natal (NAT). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azul through Belo Horizonte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.