Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Your SNA to GIG flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious 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 John Wayne Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SNA and GIG:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
At the moment, 503 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 966 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SNA to GIG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from SNA land on time.
To reach John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SNA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're coming in on a late John Wayne Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Explore without limits with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in May.
When reserving your flight from John Wayne Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNA to GIG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
