What is the best way to travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $102 by taking a Bus from Gontijo, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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LATAM Brasil6h 45m04:25 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport11:10 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 4:25:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $467 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Azul16h 45m02:10 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 2:10:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $534 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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Azul5h 35m01:05 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:40 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 1:05:00 PM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $546 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Azul6h 40m01:05 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport7:45 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 1:05:00 PM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $546 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Gontijo45h 46m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Azul13h 15m04:20 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport5:35 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 4:20:00 PM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $365 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m010:45 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport1:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 10:45:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/12/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 50m03:50 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:40 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 3:50:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/12/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $482 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Gontijo45h 46m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Azul8h 45m011:35 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport8:20 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 11:35:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Azul8h 5m011:35 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport7:40 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 11:35:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $253 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Azul22h 20m02:10 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport12:30 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 2:10:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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LATAM Brasil3h 10m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:15 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m010:45 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport1:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 10:45:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas26h 5m06:30 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport8:35 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 6:30:00 PM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $425 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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LATAM Brasil27h 50m03:20 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport7:10 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 3:20:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 50m
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Azul20h 55m010:15 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport7:10 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 10:15:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m010:45 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport1:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 10:45:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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LATAM Brasil17h 0m03:20 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport8:20 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 3:20:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Gontijo47h 3m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station4:23 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/18/2026 4:23:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 3m
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Gontijo46h 53m05:30 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station4:23 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/18/2026 4:23:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 53m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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LATAM Brasil3h 10m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:15 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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LATAM Brasil8h 40m01:05 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 1:05:00 PM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas19h 15m02:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 2:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $331 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Gontijo45h 46m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/19/2026 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Azul6h 35m02:10 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport8:45 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 2:10:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/17/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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LATAM Brasil18h 20m04:25 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 4:25:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/17/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
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LATAM Brasil26h 40m04:25 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport7:05 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 4:25:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/18/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 40m
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LATAM Brasil15h 30m04:25 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport7:55 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 4:25:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/17/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $253 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m010:45 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport1:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 10:45:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $582 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Azul5h 35m01:05 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:40 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 1:05:00 PM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $546 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 50m03:50 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:40 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 3:50:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $583 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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LATAM Brasil6h 5m03:20 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:25 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/11/2026 3:20:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $636 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m010:45 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport1:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 10:45:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/12/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 15m05:10 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:25 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 5:10:00 PM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/12/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $542 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Azul5h 35m04:20 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 4:20:00 PM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/12/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $540 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Gontijo45h 46m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $253 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Azul8h 5m011:35 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport7:40 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 11:35:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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Azul8h 45m011:35 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport8:20 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 11:35:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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LATAM Brasil18h 25m03:20 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 3:20:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $423 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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Gontijo45h 46m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m010:45 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport1:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 10:45:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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LATAM Brasil3h 10m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:15 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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LATAM Brasil5h 45m05:55 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport11:40 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 5:55:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $493 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Fastest Flights Saturday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m010:45 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport1:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 10:45:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Azul10h 5m010:15 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport8:20 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 10:15:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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LATAM Brasil12h 25m03:20 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport3:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportJacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 3:20:00 AM to Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $246 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas12h 35m03:50 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport4:25 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/15/2026 3:50:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 5m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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LATAM Brasil3h 10m03:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport6:15 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 3:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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LATAM Brasil8h 40m01:05 PMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 1:05:00 PM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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Azul14h 40m02:10 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport4:50 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 2:10:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/16/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
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Gontijo46h 53m05:30 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station4:23 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/18/2026 4:23:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 53m
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Gontijo47h 3m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station4:23 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/16/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/18/2026 4:23:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 3m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 50m03:50 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport9:40 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 3:50:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/17/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $297 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Azul6h 35m02:10 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport8:45 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 2:10:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/17/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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LATAM Brasil7h 0m04:25 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport11:25 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 4:25:00 AM to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/17/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $257 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas8h 0m02:05 AMJoão Pessoa AirportJoão Pessoa Airport10:05 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from João Pessoa Airport, João Pessoa Airport (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 2:05:00 AM to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 2/17/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $315 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Gontijo45h 46m05:20 PMJoão PessoaCentral Bus Station3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 2/17/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/19/2026 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
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Bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
What are the most popular stations in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro?
In João Pessoa, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Mangabeira or Posto Petrobrás Gas Station, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station Novo Rio, Estacionamento Fleming Park or Posto BR - Av. Osvaldo Aranha, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa? With 11 connections between 1 Carpool, Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as $102 with a Bus from Gontijo.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 3h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro are Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil and Azul, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cabedelo or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from João Pessoa Airport, and landing at Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular companies between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro, are Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil and Azul. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Gontijo
Airlines: Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil and Azul
All you need to know when you travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa?
Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Carpool, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa.
How far is Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa?
The distance between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro is 1,225.6 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 53 kgs of CO2, a train 69 kgs, a car 335 kgs, and a flight 485 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $102 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.
What is the fastest way to get from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rio de Janeiro in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas.
More routes to João Pessoa and to Rio de Janeiro
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to João Pessoa and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to João Pessoa
- Aracaju, SE to João Pessoa
- Belo Horizonte, MG to João Pessoa
- Brasília, DF to João Pessoa
- Campina Grande, PB to João Pessoa
- Caruaru, PE to João Pessoa
- Fortaleza, CE to João Pessoa
- Goiana, PE to João Pessoa
- Goiânia, GO to João Pessoa
- Imperatriz, MA to João Pessoa
- Juazeiro do Norte, CE to João Pessoa
- Maceió to João Pessoa
- Marabá, PA to João Pessoa
- Mossoró, RN to João Pessoa
- Natal, RN to João Pessoa
- Patos, PB to João Pessoa
- Recife Airport to João Pessoa
- Recife, PE to João Pessoa
- Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa
- Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, PE to João Pessoa
- São Luís, MA to João Pessoa
- São Paulo to João Pessoa
- Sertânia to João Pessoa
- Toritama, PE to João Pessoa
- Vitória, ES to João Pessoa
- Trips to Rio de Janeiro
- Angra dos Reis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Buzios, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Campinas, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- Campo Grande, MS to Rio de Janeiro
- Conselheiro Lafaiete, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Crato, CE to Rio de Janeiro
- Curitiba, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro
- Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro
- Goiânia, GO to Rio de Janeiro
- Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Itajaí, SC to Rio de Janeiro
- Limeira to Rio de Janeiro
- Londrina, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Macaé, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro
- Paraty, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro
- Presidente Prudente to Rio de Janeiro
- Puerto Iguazú to Rio de Janeiro
- Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro
- Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro
- Teresina, PI to Rio de Janeiro
