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How to get fromGrand Island to Rio de Janeiroby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Island to Rio de Janeiro by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane GRI - GIG
    19h 10m
    R$1,972–6,592

  2. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane GRI - GRU
    2. Take the bus from Guarulhos International Airport to Jacareíbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    18h 12m
    R$1,895–6,772

  3. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane GRI - SDU
    16h 54m
    R$2,065–7,077

  4. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane EAR - SDU
    20h 13m
    R$2,323–7,803

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,925Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,110.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 10m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

American Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) 3 times a day.

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