Sophia & Victor
Travel | Viagem
Flight Tips
Preferred airlines, airports, and travel routes
We recommend flying either Delta, United, or American Airlines from the US to Brazil. There are direct flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro, and flights with one stop from Philadelphia, but you can really find a flight from most major cities in the US. You can fly into Santos Dumont (SDU) or “Galeão” a.k.a Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), but we recommend GIG. We like to fly to Atlanta or Miami and then head to Rio, if we can’t find a nonstop flight. American, Delta, and LATAM have flights there daily. Most flights are overnight, so make sure to double check which day you're arriving when making travel plans! Lastly, we would recommend booking your flight 6-8 months out for the best prices. Google flight tracking is your friend!
Transportation tips
Getting around Rio: best practices
Getting to/from the airport: The best mode of transportation is a private transfer. Please indicate your arrival/departure dates, times, and flight numbers on either the RSVP form or separately to Victor and Sophia and we will help you coordinate a private transfer from the airport. Uber is also an option. For both safety and comfort, we recommend a VIP Uber. Getting around Rio: We highly recommend Uber, as it's much more affordable than Uber in the US and just as convenient. We do not recommend renting a car, as Uber works perfectly well in Brazil. Keep in mind that Brazilians have smaller cars than Americans, so you won't be able to order a true Uber XL. Everyone coming to Brazil should have Uber on their phone! You can also ask your hotel to call you a taxi - you may pay a little more for it, but it's less work and very safe.