How long is the flight from Australia to Rio de Janeiro?

For as low as $2,484, American Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Australia in 18h 20m. The distance between Australia and Rio de Janeiro is about 13229 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Rio de Janeiro?

When deciding which route to take from Australia to Rio de Janeiro, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

When flying from Australia to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Australia 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 Australia to Rio de Janeiro.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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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Round-trip from	$2,205
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Average price	$2,715

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08:30-10:15

2 stops39h 45m

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$1,655

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,202). Flying from Australia to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,245). 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.

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

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,LATAM Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Australia to Rio de Janeiro have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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How long is the flight from Australia to Rio de Janeiro?
For as low as $2,484, American Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Australia in 18h 20m. The distance between Australia and Rio de Janeiro is about 13229 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Rio de Janeiro?
When deciding which route to take from Australia to Rio de Janeiro, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia 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 Australia to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,202). Flying from Australia to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,245). 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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