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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,178

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RIO
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in July or May, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,875

One-way from

$1,178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$3,958
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/3-26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 35m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
17/2
  • 17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1211:15SYD - GIG
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/122:30GIG - SYD
2 stops42h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,889
Tue 31/1211:40SYD - GIG
3 stops35h 55mLATAM Airlines
Fri 3/123:55GIG - SYD
2 stops40h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/12$4,135
Tue 31/1211:40SYD - SDU
3 stops35h 20mLATAM Airlines
Fri 3/121:20SDU - SYD
2 stops43h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/12$4,359
Sat 28/1221:10SYD - GIG
1 stop32h 45mEmirates
Mon 13/103:45GIG - SYD
1 stop48h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/12$4,890
Tue 31/1221:40SYD - SDU
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/115:15SDU - SYD
2 stops61h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$5,914
Tue 31/1211:40SYD - GIG
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/101:05GIG - SYD
3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$6,131
Tue 24/1221:40SYD - SDU
2 stops49h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 7/114:40SDU - SYD
2 stops38h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12$6,987
Tue 24/1211:50SYD - GIG
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/121:55GIG - SYD
1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$8,765
Sat 21/1222:20SYD - GIG
2 stops73h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/123:00GIG - SYD
2 stops47h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$10,313

Find flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro 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 19 December 2024.

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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

12:35-22:40

1 stop24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 24/2

09:50-06:30

1 stop30h 40m

$2,854

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

11:15-08:20

2 stops35h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/1

22:30-06:35

1 stop42h 05m

$2,881

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/1

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

$2,934

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

21:40-09:00

2 stops73h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 24/2

10:05-18:50

2 stops42h 45m

$2,978

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

15:55-15:55

2 stops62h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/2

03:45-07:35

2 stops37h 50m

$3,373

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/2

01:45-07:00

2 stops39h 15m

$3,381

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

11:40-09:10

3 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 25/1

08:15-09:25

3 stops35h 10m

$3,569

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

12:20-16:20

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/1

20:50-17:40

1 stop30h 50m

$3,593

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/3

21:40-09:00

2 stops49h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 11/4

14:25-17:10

2 stops37h 45m

$3,985

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/12

22:20-10:15

2 stops73h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/1

23:00-20:50

2 stops55h 50m

$10,195

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

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

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
839 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
9,048 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Kingsford Smith; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Sydney airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 7.5 km journey to Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Sydney’s city centre.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($2,875), United Airlines ($2,934), and LATAM Airlines ($2,943) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines ($1,456), Cathay Pacific ($1,483), and American Airlines ($1,772).

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro 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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American AirlinesCheapest$2,111Average$2,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,351Average$3,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,416Average$3,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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