Airfare to Fortaleza, Brazil

The capital of Ceara state, Fortaleza has plenty of attractions. The most popular include Palacio da Luz (Palace of Light), various parks, including Praca do Ferreira and, of course, the beaches. You can find Praia de Iracema and Praia do Futuro both inside of city limits.

Airfare to Fortaleza will be the cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. Mondays are popular with business travellers and weekends are key dates for holidaymakers wanting the longest trips possible - avoid these dates.

Also consider flights into Natal, Brazil. To get between the cities, you can grab a spot on a train, bus or flight. Look for cheap flights on no frills airlines. BRA Transportes Aereos and Gol Transportes Aereos fly to Fortaleza. Although it will take longer to reach your destination, a bus or train could save you enough cash to make it worth your while.

Another possible money-saving tip is to look for flights that go through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, or another major gateway city instead of flying direct. Because there are more flights - and competition - from these cities on low budget airlines, you can save some cash over flying non-stop to your destination. It is very common to layover in one of these main cities.

Finally, consider traveling on a lesser-known carrier. Varig is the national airline. However, TAM, Air Madrid and other airlines also stop in Fortaleza.

The most expensive air tickets to Fortaleza are found during peak holiday travel times, such as the New Year. Also be aware of national events or festivals, which can also cause ticket prices to rise.

Summary of Money Saving Tips:

• Fly mid-week
• Book your holiday during the off-peak season
• Consider flying into Natal, Brazil and traveling overland to Fortaleza via train or bus
• Look for flights that go through large cities, with many flights
• Check out carriers besides the national airline - they may undercut the monopolistic competition

For more information on Fortaleza, check out BootsnAll's Fortaleza Travel Guide.