Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is three hours ahead of Salt Lake City, where Salt Lake City International Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SLC to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from SLC to Rio De Janeiro, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
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Located around 8 kilometres from central Salt Lake City, SLC can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near SLC? If you're boarding an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
82.4% of flights leaving Salt Lake City International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SLC.
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is 300 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 678 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from SLC to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from SLC to Rio De Janeiro.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your flight from SLC to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
The journey will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to SDU. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your SLC to Rio De Janeiro flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your SLC to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Ready to make tracks? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without worrying about how to get to where you're going.
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is always smart. In addition to better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. The city comes alive in peak season, but rates are generally higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Rio De Janeiro in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking a Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SLC to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are top sights which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
