Can I find cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl typically cost $186, while return flights cost around $473.

How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?

A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $389, however they can be found for as little as $291.

Where does the fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 15 minutes).

Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

Yes. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Escondidinho Bar, hostel e casa de festas is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (1.6 km away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

$1,376+ Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2025

Return from	$2,130
One-way from	$1,444
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$3,670

American Airlines
9/2-28/2
4 total stops
77h 35m total
Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines
18/1
2 total stops
23h 50m total
Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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Sun 9/211:15SYD - GIG

2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines

Fri 28/222:30GIG - SYD

2 stops44h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,130

Sat 1/311:15SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/321:30GIG - SYD

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,146

Mon 17/1112:30SYD - GIG

1 stop24h 00mLATAM Airlines

Sun 30/1112:50GIG - SYD

2 stops32h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,551

Mon 17/1112:30SYD - SDU

2 stops34h 35mLATAM Airlines

Sun 30/1114:25SDU - SYD

3 stops29h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,694

Mon 8/914:50SYD - SDU

2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 30/920:20SDU - SYD

2 stops44h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$2,770

Tue 25/208:45SYD - GIG

2 stops39h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 29/323:00GIG - SYD

2 stops42h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/1$2,774

Mon 17/1121:40SYD - SDU

2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1120:20SDU - SYD

2 stops56h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,855

Tue 25/211:50SYD - GIG

1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/320:55GIG - SYD

2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,934

Sat 1/311:50SYD - SDU

2 stops44h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/317:30SDU - SYD

2 stops47h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,954

Fri 9/521:05SYD - SDU

3 stops51h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 19/517:30SDU - SYD

3 stops60h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/1$3,149

Thu 13/206:00SYD - GIG

1 stop47h 55mEmirates

Wed 19/203:45GIG - SYD

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 13/1$3,219

Fri 9/509:20SYD - GIG

3 stops46h 45mAir Canada

Mon 19/515:55GIG - SYD

3 stops50h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 12/1$3,913

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Sun 9/211:15SYD - GIG

2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines

Fri 28/222:30GIG - SYD

2 stops44h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,130

Sat 1/311:15SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/321:30GIG - SYD

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,146

Wed 26/312:35SYD - GIG

1 stop21h 15mLATAM Airlines

Fri 11/418:05GIG - SYD

2 stops26h 30mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/1$2,606

Tue 25/208:45SYD - GIG

2 stops39h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 29/323:00GIG - SYD

2 stops42h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/1$2,774

Tue 25/221:40SYD - SDU

2 stops54h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 29/315:05SDU - SYD

2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$2,827

Tue 25/211:50SYD - GIG

1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/320:55GIG - SYD

2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,934

Thu 13/206:00SYD - GIG

1 stop47h 55mEmirates

Wed 19/203:45GIG - SYD

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 13/1$3,219

Thu 6/311:20SYD - SDU

3 stops46h 50mAir Canada

Tue 18/307:50SDU - SYD

3 stops58h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 12/1$4,041

Wed 26/312:35SYD - SDU

2 stops34h 25mLATAM Airlines

Fri 11/414:25SDU - SYD

2 stops27h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/1$2,858

Sat 1/311:50SYD - SDU

2 stops44h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/317:30SDU - SYD

2 stops47h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,954

Wed 26/310:20SYD - SDU

3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/417:30SDU - SYD

3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1$2,977

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Thu 6/211:40SYD - SDU

3 stops35h 20mLATAM Airlines

Thu 6/314:45SDU - SYD

3 stops28h 40mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,980

Thu 6/211:40SYD - GIG

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/301:05GIG - SYD

3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$4,179

Sun 9/211:15SYD - GIG

2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines

Fri 28/222:30GIG - SYD

2 stops44h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,130

Thu 13/211:40SYD - GIG

3 stops26h 05mLATAM Airlines

Thu 20/219:55GIG - SYD

2 stops31h 45mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,770

Thu 13/206:00SYD - GIG

1 stop47h 55mEmirates

Wed 19/203:45GIG - SYD

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 13/1$3,219

Thu 13/211:40SYD - SDU

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/216:25SDU - SYD

2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$3,700

Thu 13/211:20SYD - SDU

3 stops46h 50mAir Canada

Thu 20/217:30SDU - SYD

3 stops50h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 13/1$5,315

Tue 25/208:45SYD - GIG

2 stops39h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 29/323:00GIG - SYD

2 stops42h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/1$2,774

Tue 25/221:40SYD - SDU

2 stops54h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 29/315:05SDU - SYD

2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$2,827

Tue 25/211:50SYD - GIG

1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/320:55GIG - SYD

2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1$2,934

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/6

23:00-07:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,129

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

11:15-08:20

2 stops35h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/3

23:00-09:00

2 stops44h 00m

$2,146

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/3

12:35-19:50

1 stop21h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/4

18:05-09:35

2 stops26h 30m

$2,606

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

21:00-11:25

3 stops76h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 15/3

09:10-19:00

3 stops67h 50m

$2,762

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/2

08:45-10:15

2 stops39h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 29/3

23:00-07:15

2 stops42h 15m

$2,774

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

11:30-21:55

2 stops23h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/6

14:25-09:35

3 stops30h 10m

$2,796

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/2

21:40-14:00

2 stops54h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 29/3

15:05-18:10

2 stops37h 05m

$2,827

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/2

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

$2,934

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/3

11:50-18:15

2 stops44h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 15/3

17:30-07:00

2 stops47h 30m

$2,954

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/3

20:55-07:00

1 stop44h 05m

$2,972

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Travel insights for flights to Rio de Janeiro

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How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro takes 39 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

LATAM Airlines

From $1,513

Qantas Airways

From $1,439

American Airlines

From $1,323

United Airlines

From $1,562

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro are American Airlines, Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 mm 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and LATAM Airlines to Rio de Janeiro. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,343 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

821 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,748 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,843 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,953 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Can I find cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl typically cost $186, while return flights cost around $473.
How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?
A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $389, however they can be found for as little as $291.
Where does the fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 15 minutes).
Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Yes. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Escondidinho Bar, hostel e casa de festas is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (1.6 km away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

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