Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,486

SYD — RIO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Tue 17/1111:10 -
2 stops36h 15m
Wed 25/1123:55 -
2 stops43h 05m
Deal found 11/9$2,313
Wed 18/1111:10 -
2 stops37h 05m
Tue 1/1223:00 -
2 stops44h 00m
Deal found 12/9$2,316
Sun 4/1010:10 -
2 stops36h 10m
Mon 19/1022:10 -
2 stops43h 55m
Deal found 9/9$2,326
Mon 19/1010:10 -
2 stops60h 10m
Mon 9/1123:00 -
2 stops44h 00m
Deal found 11/9$2,337
Tue 27/1011:10 -
2 stops36h 15m
Tue 3/1123:55 -
2 stops43h 05m
Deal found 12/9$2,354
Tue 17/1111:10 -
2 stops33h 20m
Wed 25/1122:15 -
2 stops44h 45m
Deal found 12/9$2,356
Mon 12/1010:10 -
2 stops36h 10m
Tue 27/1023:55 -
2 stops43h 05m
Deal found 8/9$2,367
Mon 19/1010:10 -
2 stops36h 10m
Fri 23/1022:10 -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 9/9$2,369
Sun 18/1010:10 -
2 stops60h 10m
Fri 6/1123:55 -
2 stops43h 05m
Deal found 8/9$2,370
Sat 24/1010:10 -
2 stops57h 50m
Fri 6/1123:00 -
2 stops44h 00m
Deal found 10/9$2,372
Thu 29/1010:20 -
3 stops49h 30m
Mon 23/1110:05 -
3 stops57h 30m
Deal found 12/9$2,617
Tue 27/1011:10 -
2 stops24h 50m
Tue 3/1110:05 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 12/9$2,791

Find flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

$2,221

One-way from

$1,486

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,667
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 20m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
1/3-31/12
  • 1/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 40m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($648 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

21:35-11:10

3 stops51h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,663

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

21:35-10:50

3 stops75h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,663

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

08:45-10:15

2 stops39h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,687

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

11:10-09:25

2 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,774

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:10-17:15

2 stops44h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,821

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/1

10:35-22:00

3 stops49h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,994

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/1

10:35-17:30

2 stops44h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,006

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/9

12:20-21:15

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,110

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/2

10:35-19:30

1 stop22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,125

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

15:50-13:10

2 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,126

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,242). Flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,257). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $2,098 and $3,151 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,221 on Air Canada (2 Feb–21 Feb).

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

Santiago (SCL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% 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?

Santiago (SCL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $3,014.

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

Flights via Santiago (SCL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 12m.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 30m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 69 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,LATAM Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 35h 45m. 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 ($2,091), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 17% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,242). Flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,257). 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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Top airline flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,091Average$2,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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