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 Santos Dumont is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont typically cost $129, while return flights cost around $238.

How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?

A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $154, however they can be found for as little as $152.

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 5 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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Flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2025

Return from	$2,150
One-way from	$1,401
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$3,157

American Airlines
29/7-2/9
4 total stops
79h 15m total
Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines
25/5
1 total stop
23h 20m total
Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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Wed 30/409:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 7/523:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,130

Tue 29/709:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/923:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,150

Fri 13/612:10SYD - GIG

1 stop18h 05mLATAM Airlines

Fri 20/618:05GIG - SYD

1 stop23h 40mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,409

Wed 4/611:50SYD - SDU

3 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 4/914:20SDU - SYD

3 stops30h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,614

Mon 9/607:00SYD - GIG

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/722:05GIG - SYD

1 stop43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,682

Mon 8/909:20SYD - SDU

3 stops43h 30mAir Canada

Tue 30/913:00SDU - SYD

3 stops53h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$3,170

Sun 1/620:45SYD - SDU

2 stops53h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 15/614:20SDU - SYD

2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,372

Mon 9/606:00SYD - SDU

2 stops63h 40mEmirates

Sat 14/613:00SDU - SYD

2 stops63h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$3,385

Thu 29/506:00SYD - GIG

1 stop47h 05mEmirates

Wed 4/603:05GIG - SYD

1 stop30h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$3,396

Fri 13/620:55SYD - GIG

3 stops48h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/611:20GIG - SYD

3 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,571

Sat 10/511:50SYD - SDU

3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/514:20SDU - SYD

2 stops61h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$4,038

Fri 13/609:20SYD - GIG

3 stops46h 45mAir Canada

Fri 8/817:00GIG - SYD

3 stops49h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$4,191

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Tue 29/709:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/923:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,150

Fri 13/612:10SYD - GIG

1 stop18h 05mLATAM Airlines

Fri 20/618:05GIG - SYD

1 stop23h 40mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,409

Mon 9/607:00SYD - GIG

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/722:05GIG - SYD

1 stop43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,682

Mon 8/909:20SYD - SDU

3 stops43h 30mAir Canada

Tue 30/913:00SDU - SYD

3 stops53h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$3,170

Sun 1/620:45SYD - SDU

2 stops53h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 15/614:20SDU - SYD

2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,372

Mon 9/606:00SYD - SDU

2 stops63h 40mEmirates

Sat 14/613:00SDU - SYD

2 stops63h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$3,385

Fri 13/620:55SYD - GIG

3 stops48h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/611:20GIG - SYD

3 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,571

Tue 29/711:30SYD - GIG

2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways

Tue 2/906:15GIG - SYD

3 stops38h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$4,456

Wed 4/611:50SYD - SDU

3 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 4/914:20SDU - SYD

3 stops30h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,614

Thu 29/506:00SYD - GIG

1 stop47h 05mEmirates

Wed 4/603:05GIG - SYD

1 stop30h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$3,396

Sat 10/511:50SYD - SDU

3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/514:20SDU - SYD

2 stops61h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$4,038

Fri 13/609:20SYD - GIG

3 stops46h 45mAir Canada

Fri 8/817:00GIG - SYD

3 stops49h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$4,191

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Wed 30/409:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 7/523:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,130

Wed 30/420:45SYD - SDU

2 stops53h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 7/514:15SDU - SYD

2 stops37h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,654

Sat 10/506:00SYD - SDU

2 stops63h 40mEmirates

Sat 17/513:05SDU - SYD

2 stops52h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$3,822

Sat 10/511:50SYD - SDU

3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/514:20SDU - SYD

2 stops61h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$4,038

Thu 29/509:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mAmerican Airlines

Thu 5/623:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,150

Thu 29/511:50SYD - GIG

3 stops24h 40mLATAM Airlines

Thu 5/619:55GIG - SYD

2 stops45h 50mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,618

Thu 29/511:50SYD - SDU

3 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 5/610:15SDU - SYD

3 stops34h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,820

Thu 29/511:30SYD - GIG

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/601:21GIG - SYD

2 stops41h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,045

Thu 29/506:00SYD - GIG

1 stop47h 05mEmirates

Wed 4/603:05GIG - SYD

1 stop30h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$3,396

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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-07:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,125

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 30/5

23:00-07:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,148

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

12:10-22:30

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 29/6

12:50-06:45

1 stop28h 55m

$2,415

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

11:50-07:20

3 stops32h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 4/9

14:20-09:35

3 stops30h 15m

$2,614

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

07:00-22:30

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/7

22:05-06:45

1 stop43h 40m

$2,693

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

10:20-15:50

3 stops43h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 28/10

13:00-08:35

3 stops53h 35m

$2,715

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/6

09:30-08:15

2 stops59h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/7

21:05-06:55

2 stops68h 50m

$2,904

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

09:20-15:50

3 stops43h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 30/9

13:00-07:20

3 stops53h 20m

$2,982

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

06:00-08:40

2 stops63h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 14/6

13:00-17:20

2 stops63h 20m

$3,385

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

06:00-16:05

1 stop47h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/6

03:05-22:05

1 stop30h 00m

$3,396

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How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro takes 36 hours 17 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, American Airlines and Qantas Airways.

LATAM Airlines

From $1,528

American Airlines

From $1,330

Qantas Airways

From $1,439

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 Emirates, LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways to Rio de Janeiro. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,767 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

828 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,563 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,788 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro

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 Santos Dumont is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont typically cost $129, while return flights cost around $238.
How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?
A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $154, however they can be found for as little as $152.
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 5 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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FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

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

How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have car hire?

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