$1,293+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 1 September 2025.

Return from

$1,893

One-way from

$1,293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,247
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 5/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 6/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($612 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($145 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Wed 5/1111:10SYD - GIG
1 stop19h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 14/1118:40GIG - SYD
1 stop21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,893
Tue 18/1111:10SYD - GIG
1 stop19h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 27/1117:05GIG - SYD
2 stops26h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,952
Tue 18/1111:10SYD - GIG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1117:05GIG - SYD
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,958
Tue 18/1122:00SYD - GIG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1117:05GIG - SYD
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,997
Wed 15/1012:50SYD - GIG
1 stop22h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 22/1018:05GIG - SYD
1 stop26h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,029
Wed 15/1012:50SYD - GIG
3 stops43h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 1/1115:20GIG - SYD
2 stops49h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/8$2,032
Wed 5/1111:10SYD - GIG
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1118:40GIG - SYD
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,042
Wed 5/1111:10SYD - SDU
2 stops36h 15mLATAM Airlines
Fri 14/1114:00SDU - SYD
2 stops26h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,047
Tue 18/1111:10SYD - SDU
2 stops34h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 28/1120:05SDU - SYD
2 stops44h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,111
Tue 18/1112:20SYD - SDU
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1114:30SDU - SYD
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,328
Wed 19/1111:20SYD - SDU
3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1213:45SDU - SYD
3 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,514
Wed 15/1012:50SYD - SDU
3 stops34h 45mLATAM Airlines
Wed 22/1014:00SDU - SYD
3 stops30h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,609

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

11:10-16:15

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 14/11

18:40-06:20

1 stop21h 40m

$1,893

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

11:10-16:15

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/11

17:05-09:30

2 stops26h 25m

$1,952

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

11:10-16:15

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 28/11

17:05-08:55

2 stops25h 50m

$1,958

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

22:00-21:40

2 stops37h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/11

17:05-09:30

2 stops26h 25m

$1,997

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

12:50-20:55

1 stop22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 22/10

18:05-10:35

1 stop26h 30m

$2,029

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

11:10-09:25

3 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 14/11

18:40-08:55

2 stops24h 15m

$2,042

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

11:10-09:25

2 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 14/11

14:00-06:20

2 stops26h 20m

$2,047

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

11:10-22:55

1 stop25h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 28/11

23:55-06:20

1 stop40h 25m

$2,067

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

11:10-07:15

2 stops34h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 28/11

20:05-06:20

2 stops44h 15m

$2,111

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

12:20-21:25

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 27/11

14:30-17:40

2 stops37h 10m

$2,328

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Best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rio de Janeiro

When is the best time to book a flight 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 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro takes 28 hours 45 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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 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

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 1 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andLATAM Airlines to Brazil to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Getting around Rio de Janeiro

The Rio de Janeiro subway doesn’t reach all parts of the city, but it is air conditioned and quicker and cheaper than the buses, which can take you anywhere. You will need to learn enough Portuguese to ask for directions though, since few drivers speak English. Avoid taking buses at night; they can be a hotspot for robberies. The private Fresco buses have regular stops and can be flagged down anywhere on the way to the beach, downtown or the airport. If you’re travelling anywhere in the city at night, take a taxi to play it safe. There are plenty of taxis around, and you shouldn’t have trouble flagging one down. For a more reliable and air-conditioned cab, your best bet is one of the radio taxis and cab companies that serves hotels. It’s always a good idea to negotiate your fare before you get in the car if the meter isn’t running. If you rent a car, stay alert and keep the car doors locked. You’ll have to deal with heavy traffic, poorly labelled streets and scarce parking.

Getting downtown

An airport bus leaves Galeão International Airport (GIG) regularly for the major hotels along the beach road. Taxis are available outside the terminal; visitors are advised to buy prepaid taxi vouchers at the Rio Tourism Authority desk; they are usually a little bit more expensive but give you peace of mind. Public buses are also available.

What is good to know if travelling to Rio de Janeiro?

  • Take a cable-car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. The journey to the top is done in two stages. The first cable car climbs more than 200 m up Urca Hill. Then, on another cable car, tourists travel 400 m to the summit from which there are wonderful views of Copacabana beach and over the city.
  • The world-famous statue of Christ the Redeemer is 38 m high and stands at the peak of the mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park.
  • The botanical gardens are home to about 2,600 species of plant life. The gardens were created by the Prince Regent of Portugal in 1808 as a temporary home for imported plants while they were being acclimatised. There are animals too such as toucans, tanagers, marmoset monkeys and exotic butterflies.
  • World-famous beaches include Copacabana, where Rio’s New Year’s celebrations take place, and Ipanema, famous in the song The Girl from Ipanema.
  • For retail therapy, check out the upmarket Rua Garcia D’Avila or for budget-conscious travellers, the hippie fair at Praça General Osorio is a good place to pick up souvenirs such as wooden sculptures, leather goods and artworks.
  • The Museu Nacional de Belas Artes was inspired by the Louvre. It dates from 1908 and is Rio de Janeiro’s main fine arts museum. It displays artifacts from the 19th century to today from several famous Brazilian artists including Victor Meirelles, Pedro Americo and Candido Portinari as well as foreign and contemporary artists.
  • 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 $202, while return flights cost around $341.

  • How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $439, however they can be found for as little as $223.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Sydney Kingsford Smith 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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