Travelling from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) jetting off from here.
Santos Dumont Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is one hour ahead of Atlanta.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Atlanta to SDU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
ATL is about 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
When it comes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's on-time performance, 76.64% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SDU instead:
Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
242 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport. Return flights start from 521 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Atlanta to SDU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). June is the peak month for travel to Rio De Janeiro. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Atlanta to SDU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Atlanta to Santos Dumont Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Rio De Janeiro when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Christ the Redeemer followed by Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Campos dos Goytacazes will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Villa Maria Culture House, Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu.
Taubaté is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without visiting Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate.