Rio de Janeiro to Caxias do Sul flights
Caxias do Sul lies 1,059 km (658 mi) south-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Caxias do Sul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 479,599 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | POA, 92 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 95000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | POA | 92 km (57 mi) | 10,499 ft | 11 ft |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (regional) | CXJ | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,479 ft | 2,472 ft |
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Staying in Caxias do Sul
Our booking partner lists 110 places to stay in Caxias do Sul. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 22,246 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caxias do Sul from Rio de Janeiro?
1,059 km (658 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Caxias do Sul by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Caxias do Sul?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Caxias do Sul flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA); Caxias do Sul also has CXJ.
Where can I stay in Caxias do Sul?
Our booking partner lists 110 places to stay in Caxias do Sul, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.