What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Santiago (SCL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $3,333. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 19m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Santiago (SCL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights via Santiago (SCL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 29m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 26h 30m. Fly via LATAM Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13515 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

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 2 different airlines.

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$1,250+ Cheap Flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in July or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$2,074
One-way from	$1,290
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$2,501

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12/3-22/3
4 total stops
85h 20m total
Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines
15/11
1 total stop
19h 05m total
Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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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 17 September 2025.

Fri 24/1010:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 6/1123:00GIG - SYD

2 stops44h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9$2,119

Thu 30/1011:20SYD - GIG

2 stops35h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 6/1123:55GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9$2,137

Mon 13/1010:10SYD - GIG

2 stops60h 10mAmerican Airlines

Thu 23/1023:00GIG - SYD

2 stops68h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,140

Sat 25/1010:10SYD - GIG

2 stops38h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/1122:15GIG - SYD

2 stops44h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,143

Tue 16/909:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 23/923:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,153

Sat 1/1111:20SYD - GIG

2 stops56h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 8/1123:55GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9$2,155

Tue 14/1010:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 21/1023:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,161

Wed 15/1010:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1123:55GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,164

Fri 24/1013:20SYD - GIG

1 stop21h 35mLATAM Airlines

Thu 6/1117:05GIG - SYD

1 stop23h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,219

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Wed 29/1007:05SYD - GIG

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1112:40GIG - SYD

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,534

Sat 14/311:10SYD - GIG

3 stops26h 30mLATAM Airlines

Wed 18/312:10GIG - SYD

3 stops28h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,637

Mon 9/311:50SYD - GIG

1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/320:55GIG - SYD

1 stop44h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,862

Wed 28/111:50SYD - GIG

1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/221:55GIG - SYD

2 stops66h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,862

Tue 10/312:10SYD - GIG

2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 13/320:55GIG - SYD

1 stop44h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,862

Tue 13/114:00SYD - GIG

2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/221:55GIG - SYD

1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,863

Wed 14/111:50SYD - GIG

1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 17/221:55GIG - SYD

1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,865

Wed 14/111:20SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/221:55GIG - SYD

1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,865

Wed 11/211:20SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 23/221:55GIG - SYD

2 stops45h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,865

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Sun 21/909:10SYD - GIG

2 stops36h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sun 28/923:00GIG - SYD

2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,720

Sun 21/912:20SYD - GIG

1 stop21h 45mLATAM Airlines

Sun 28/918:05GIG - SYD

1 stop23h 40mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,818

Sun 21/914:50SYD - GIG

2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/922:15GIG - SYD

3 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$3,849

Sun 21/921:10SYD - GIG

1 stop31h 40mEmirates

Sat 27/903:05GIG - SYD

1 stop49h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$5,523

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Sat 15/1111:10SYD - GIG

1 stop19h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,290

Fri 24/1013:20SYD - GIG

1 stop21h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,296

Wed 29/1017:45SYD - GIG

3 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,323

Wed 15/1012:50SYD - GIG

2 stops22h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,340

Mon 13/1018:45SYD - GIG

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,347

Fri 31/1017:45SYD - GIG

3 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,434

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Wed 29/10

07:05-21:40

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/11

12:40-06:20

1 stop27h 40m

$2,534

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

11:10-23:40

3 stops26h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/3

12:10-06:20

3 stops28h 10m

$2,637

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 14/3

20:55-07:00

1 stop44h 05m

$2,862

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/2

21:55-06:20

2 stops66h 25m

$2,862

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

12:10-09:35

2 stops35h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 13/3

20:55-07:00

1 stop44h 05m

$2,862

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

14:00-09:35

2 stops33h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/2

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

$2,863

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

11:50-09:35

1 stop35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 17/2

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

$2,865

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

11:20-09:35

2 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/2

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

$2,865

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

11:20-09:35

2 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/2

21:55-09:05

2 stops45h 10m

$2,865

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

08:30-22:55

2 stops28h 25m

$1,250

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 62 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?

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.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, such as LATAM Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,847 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.

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1,847 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,847 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

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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 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 26h 30m. Fly via LATAM Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13515 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,983, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on LATAM Airlines for as low as $2,313. American Airlines is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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?
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American Airlines	Cheapest$1,983	Average$2,469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$2,313	Average$3,460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in July or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

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