Flights to São João de Meriti
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
São João de Meriti is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 12 km (7 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 25 km (16 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, GIG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 28 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from São João de Meriti
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| São João de Meriti to São Paulo | Brazil | 344 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| São João de Meriti to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 326 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| São João de Meriti to Salvador | Brazil | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| São João de Meriti to Brasília | Brazil | 916 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| São João de Meriti to Curitiba | Brazil | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| São João de Meriti to Goiânia | Brazil | 918 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| São João de Meriti to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 1,121 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| São João de Meriti to Asunción | Paraguay | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| São João de Meriti to Guarulhos | Brazil | 331 km (206 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| São João de Meriti to Campinas | Brazil | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| São João de Meriti to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| São João de Meriti to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 341 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| São João de Meriti to Sorocaba | Brazil | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| São João de Meriti to Uberlândia | Brazil | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| São João de Meriti to Osasco | Brazil | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| São João de Meriti to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| São João de Meriti to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 492 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| São João de Meriti to Aracaju | Brazil | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| São João de Meriti to Joinville | Brazil | 677 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| São João de Meriti to Santo André | Brazil | 337 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| São João de Meriti to Contagem | Brazil | 327 km (203 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| São João de Meriti to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| São João de Meriti to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,142 km (4,438 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| São João de Meriti to Lima | Peru | 3,755 km (2,333 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| São João de Meriti to Sydney | Australia | 13,527 km (8,405 mi) | about 18 h 6 min |
| São João de Meriti to Santiago | Chile | 2,913 km (1,810 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| São João de Meriti to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,083 km (3,780 mi) | about 8 h 33 min |
| São João de Meriti to Durban | South Africa | 7,331 km (4,555 mi) | about 10 h 9 min |
| São João de Meriti to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,962 km (1,219 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| São João de Meriti to Brisbane | Australia | 14,154 km (8,795 mi) | about 18 h 54 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 São João de Meriti?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, SDU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GIG from São João de Meriti city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to São João de Meriti 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.