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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Sydney from $1,801

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or March, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Sydney (SYD). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,722

One-way from

$1,801

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,219
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 23/3-11/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($588 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 23/309:50GIG - SYD
2 stops33h 35mLATAM Airlines
Fri 11/712:10SYD - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,722
Sat 1/321:55GIG - SYD
1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/312:10SYD - GIG
2 stops59h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,880
Wed 14/514:20SDU - SYD
2 stops27h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 24/911:50SYD - SDU
3 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,918
Tue 18/318:10GIG - SYD
2 stops46h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 25/316:20SYD - GIG
2 stops52h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,927
Mon 17/303:45GIG - SYD
1 stop28h 45mEmirates
Tue 25/321:10SYD - GIG
1 stop32h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,947
Wed 3/918:05GIG - SYD
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1006:00SYD - GIG
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,140
Sun 1/613:00SDU - SYD
2 stops63h 20mEmirates
Wed 11/620:10SYD - SDU
2 stops49h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$3,220
Wed 14/520:20SDU - SYD
2 stops55h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 24/914:50SYD - SDU
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,242
Sun 16/320:50GIG - SYD
3 stops44h 35mKLM
Tue 1/411:15SYD - GIG
2 stops46h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2$3,382
Tue 15/415:20GIG - SYD
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 13/520:45SYD - GIG
2 stops61h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,484
Sun 1/607:55SDU - SYD
3 stops58h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/609:20SYD - SDU
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,763
Fri 28/307:50SDU - SYD
3 stops58h 30mAir Canada
Sun 20/409:20SYD - SDU
3 stops43h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$4,868

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/3

09:50-09:25

2 stops33h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/7

12:10-21:05

1 stop21h 55m

$2,722

Rio de JaneiroSydney

SDU - SYD

SDUSYD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 14/5

14:20-06:45

2 stops27h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

11:50-07:20

3 stops32h 30m

$2,918

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/3

20:55-09:05

2 stops46h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/7

09:30-08:15

2 stops35h 45m

$2,922

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/3

18:10-06:55

2 stops46h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

16:20-06:55

2 stops52h 35m

$2,927

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 17/3

03:45-22:30

1 stop28h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

21:10-15:55

1 stop32h 45m

$2,947

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/4

21:40-22:05

2 stops35h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/4

06:00-16:05

1 stop47h 05m

$3,206

Rio de JaneiroSydney

SDU - SYD

SDUSYD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 1/6

13:00-17:20

2 stops63h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

20:10-08:30

2 stops49h 20m

$3,220

Rio de JaneiroSydney

SDU - SYD

SDUSYD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 14/5

20:20-17:10

2 stops55h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

14:50-13:40

2 stops35h 50m

$3,242

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/3

20:50-07:25

3 stops44h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

11:15-19:40

2 stops46h 25m

$3,382

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 15/4

15:20-17:10

2 stops36h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

20:45-21:15

2 stops61h 30m

$3,484

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney, you should look to book at least 22 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 month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Rio de Janeiro?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Rio de Janeiro; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Sydney airport from Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

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

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($2,722), United Airlines ($2,922), and British Airways ($2,927) offers the cheapest pricing from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney. These flights start at 9% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,801. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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