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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from $1,389

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — GIG
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in July or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,865

One-way from

$1,389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$3,995
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/1-29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 35m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
20/2
  • 20/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Find flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Tue 24/1211:15SYD - GIG
2 stops57h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/123:00GIG - SYD
2 stops41h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,125
Tue 31/1211:40SYD - GIG
3 stops35h 55mLATAM Airlines
Fri 3/123:55GIG - SYD
2 stops40h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/12$4,103
Sat 21/1209:00SYD - GIG
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/117:05GIG - SYD
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$4,503
Tue 24/1206:00SYD - GIG
1 stop47h 55mEmirates
Mon 6/103:45GIG - SYD
1 stop48h 50mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$5,510
Sat 21/1222:20SYD - GIG
2 stops73h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/123:00GIG - SYD
2 stops42h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12$10,229

Find flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/1

11:50-08:20

1 stop34h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 29/1

23:55-09:00

2 stops43h 05m

$2,865

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

11:30-20:55

1 stop22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 31/5

12:50-09:35

2 stops31h 45m

$2,883

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/2

21:55-06:20

2 stops42h 25m

$2,911

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/2

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

$3,020

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/4

11:50-20:55

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/6

05:15-18:00

2 stops23h 45m

$3,098

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/4

11:50-20:55

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/5

14:00-18:00

2 stops39h 00m

$3,179

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

21:10-15:55

1 stop31h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/5

03:00-22:05

1 stop30h 05m

$3,292

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

20:45-21:45

2 stops38h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 26/5

15:10-17:10

2 stops37h 00m

$3,806

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

09:20-15:05

3 stops42h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/6

15:45-07:20

3 stops50h 35m

$4,058

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

06:15-00:25

3 stops56h 10m

$1,389

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, such as LATAM Airlines, American Airlines and Emirates. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.5
Good
841 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.5
Good
1,879 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.5
Good
808 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,865, American Airlines will fly you from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,911 and $3,020, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,399. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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