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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina. The easiest way is one stop via Salvador or Sao Paulo, about 4h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 35m
RIOPNZSSA

Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina at a glance

Fastest journey4h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Salvador or Sao Paulo

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RIO Salvador (SSA) PNZ
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: GOL
One airline, one ticket ~4h 35m
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RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) PNZ
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~5h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,530 km950 miles
Journey time
4h 35mestimate
Time difference
NonePetrolina vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Petrolina
BRL
Airports
GIG, SDU → PNZ

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Salvador and Sao Paulo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,530 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina?
The best connecting points are Salvador (SSA) and Sao Paulo (GRU). GOL flies both legs via Salvador, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Petrolina: Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ).

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