Flights to Rio Grande
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Rio Grande is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,496 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (regional) | PET | 41 km (25 mi) | 6,496 ft | 59 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,496 ft, PET handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 59 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Rio Grande
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande to São Paulo | Brazil | 1,086 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Rio Grande to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Rio Grande to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Rio Grande to Córdoba | Argentina | 1,145 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Rio Grande to Curitiba | Brazil | 785 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Rio Grande to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Rio Grande to Asunción | Paraguay | 925 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Rio Grande to Guarulhos | Brazil | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Rio Grande to Montevideo | Uruguay | 496 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Rio Grande to Campinas | Brazil | 1,130 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rio Grande to Rosario | Argentina | 807 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Rio Grande to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,314 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Rio Grande to Duque de Caxias | Brazil | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Rio Grande to Nova Iguaçu | Brazil | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Rio Grande to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Rio Grande to Sorocaba | Brazil | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Rio Grande to Osasco | Brazil | 1,080 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Rio Grande to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Rio Grande to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 1,280 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Rio Grande to Joinville | Brazil | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Rio Grande to Santo André | Brazil | 1,079 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Rio Grande to Mar del Plata | Argentina | 828 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Rio Grande to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,631 km (4,742 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| Rio Grande to Sydney | Australia | 12,291 km (7,638 mi) | about 16 h 30 min |
| Rio Grande to Melbourne | Australia | 12,049 km (7,487 mi) | about 16 h 12 min |
| Rio Grande to Santiago | Chile | 1,740 km (1,081 mi) | about 2 h 59 min |
| Rio Grande to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,444 km (4,004 mi) | about 9 h 1 min |
| Rio Grande to Durban | South Africa | 7,716 km (4,794 mi) | about 10 h 39 min |
| Rio Grande to Brisbane | Australia | 12,884 km (8,006 mi) | about 17 h 16 min |
| Rio Grande to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 1,573 km (978 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Rio Grande?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET) is the closest large airport at 41 km (25 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is PET from Rio Grande city centre?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rio Grande on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.