Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): what you need to know
Boston is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GIG to BOS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GIG and BOS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Boston Logan International Airport flight is 309 €. A round-trip fare is currently 404 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GIG to BOS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Boston Logan International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Of all flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport from central Rio de Janeiro, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GIG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Boston Logan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Boston Logan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Boston Logan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and explore beyond Boston's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Boston Logan International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Boston in March.
Book your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Boston Logan International Airport for July if you want to go to Boston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GIG to BOS in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Boston. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Boston. No journey is complete without dropping by Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
