Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,146

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RIO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in September or July, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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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 12 December 2025.

Sun 28/1214:05SYD - GIG
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 31/323:00GIG - SYD
2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,855
Wed 24/1211:20SYD - GIG
2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 25/223:55GIG - SYD
2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$3,044
Wed 24/1209:00SYD - GIG
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/217:15GIG - SYD
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$3,118
Thu 18/1211:50SYD - GIG
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/121:55GIG - SYD
1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$3,370
Wed 24/1221:40SYD - SDU
2 stops73h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/208:15SDU - SYD
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$3,767
Sun 28/1221:40SYD - SDU
2 stops49h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 31/313:55SDU - SYD
2 stops51h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12$3,771
Wed 24/1211:10SYD - GIG
1 stop25h 45mLATAM Airlines
Wed 25/217:15GIG - SYD
1 stop23h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/12$3,904
Tue 16/1211:10SYD - SDU
2 stops25h 00mLATAM Airlines
Thu 15/114:05SDU - SYD
2 stops26h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/12$5,251
Tue 23/1212:20SYD - SDU
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/114:00SDU - SYD
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$5,873
Tue 16/1215:50SYD - SDU
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 15/120:05SDU - SYD
2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12$5,978
Sun 28/1211:20SYD - SDU
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/313:45SDU - SYD
3 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$6,359
Tue 23/1215:50SYD - SDU
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 2/120:05SDU - SYD
2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12$6,596

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,058

One-way from

$1,146

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$3,609
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 5/2-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($481 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($128 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

11:10-16:30

1 stop19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/3

10:20-06:15

2 stops29h 55m

$2,083

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

11:20-08:20

2 stops35h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/2

22:30-09:00

2 stops44h 30m

$2,142

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

11:20-08:25

2 stops59h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/3

23:00-09:00

2 stops44h 00m

$2,142

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/5

23:00-07:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,145

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

08:30-22:55

2 stops28h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/3

10:20-06:15

2 stops29h 55m

$2,227

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

08:30-22:55

2 stops28h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

10:20-06:15

2 stops53h 55m

$2,242

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

11:10-22:55

1 stop25h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

11:10-06:15

2 stops29h 05m

$2,408

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

11:20-15:15

3 stops41h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/3

21:00-09:35

2 stops46h 35m

$2,519

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

11:10-22:55

1 stop25h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/2

15:10-06:15

1 stop25h 05m

$2,522

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

11:20-14:05

3 stops40h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 26/2

13:45-09:35

3 stops53h 50m

$2,633

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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

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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 42 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 Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,487). Flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,948). 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 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 12 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Santiago (SCL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Santiago (SCL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $3,055.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Santiago (SCL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 59m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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 12 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andLATAM Airlines from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

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 1 airline has 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.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    Departing from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro will take you 19h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13515 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($2,157), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,487). Flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,948). 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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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,157Average$2,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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