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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Natal Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Natal Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $361. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Natal.$354 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Natal on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.
Natal.$361 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.
Natal.$373 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.
Natal.$387 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
Natal.$412 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.
Natal.$412 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.
Natal.$451 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Natal on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $451, select.
Natal.$454 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Natal on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $454, select.
Natal.$455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Natal on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Natal.$455 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Natal on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Natal.$457 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Natal on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $457, select.
Natal.$464 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Natal on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Natal.$464 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Natal.$464 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Natal.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Natal.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Natal on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Natal.$465 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Natal.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Natal on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $465, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Natal

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Natal flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $797
Apr
from $362
May
from $354
Jun
from $413
Jul
from $554
Aug
from $458
Sep
from $451
Oct
from $454
Nov
from $464
Dec
from $486
Jan
from $744
Feb
from $744

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Rio de Janeiro to Natal: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to Natal below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Natal.

Natal

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Rio de Janeiro to Natal: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$354
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week126

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Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Natal: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Natal is $354. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Natal.
KLM, GOL Linhas Aéreas and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Natal.
As of March 2026, there are 126 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to Natal.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Natal is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Natal Airport on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Natal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Natal is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT): What you need to know

  • Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Rio de Janeiro's main airport, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Explore the options for catching a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) leaving from this base.

  • 3 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport flight.

  • Natal (where Greater Natal International Airport is located) and Rio de Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.

  • The most popular route is from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT), with 16 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from GIG to NAT is the 3:10am Gol option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 11:45pm with Gol.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to NAT.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) operate out of this terminal.

  • When leaving from GIG, you can catch a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport with Gol.

  • GOL Linhas Aéreas is the airline most travellers choose for flights from GIG to NAT.

  • GOL Linhas Aéreas ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 85.35% of services arriving as scheduled.

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from GIG arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rio de Janeiro to NAT flight? Check in to a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • 79% of all departures from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.

About Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near NAT:

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport flight.

Getting from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to central Natal

  • Central Natal is around 40 kilometres from Greater Natal International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)

  • Right now, $191 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $354. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to NAT by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for finding cheap Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to NAT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)

  • January is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT). Visit Natal in December if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Book a Rio de Janeiro to NAT plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Natal to range from 24ºC to 30ºC.

  • August has temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Natal

  • Start your Natal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greater Natal International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are essential stops on your Natal itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Natal, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Recife to check off its top sights. From Convent of Sao Francisco to Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

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