Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro is three hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MSP to GIG flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSP and GIG:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
At the moment, 312 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 650 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSP to GIG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MSP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're landing on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near GIG:
Travel at your own pace with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to central Rio de Janeiro has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Rio de Janeiro in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to GIG in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.