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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,550

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RIO
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 June 2026.

Wed 19/808:25
SYD
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GIG
2 stops21h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 31/819:25
GIG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 26/6$2,112
Tue 11/811:45
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops22h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 24/818:05
GIG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,128
Thu 10/909:10
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops36h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 20/922:10
GIG
-
SYD
2 stops43h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,146
Wed 19/809:10
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops36h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 30/822:10
GIG
-
SYD
2 stops43h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/6$2,159
Sun 12/709:10
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops36h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 3/822:10
GIG
-
SYD
2 stops67h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/6$2,170
Wed 9/909:10
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops36h 10m
American Airlines
Fri 18/922:10
GIG
-
SYD
2 stops43h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/6$2,177
Sun 26/722:00
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/819:25
GIG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$2,185
Sat 11/711:45
SYD
-
GIG
1 stop22h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 27/719:25
GIG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,186
Sat 25/717:20
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/819:25
GIG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$2,188
Sun 5/706:25
SYD
-
GIG
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/918:05
GIG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6$2,189
Sat 11/711:45
SYD
-
SDU
2 stops23h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 27/713:55
SDU
-
SYD
2 stops27h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 26/6$2,254
Wed 18/1111:10
SYD
-
SDU
2 stops24h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 1/1210:05
SDU
-
SYD
2 stops30h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/6$2,457

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,112

One-way from

$1,550

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$2,322
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 19/8-31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
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  • 22/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($427 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($146 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

08:25-17:20

2 stops21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 31/8

19:25-06:50

1 stop22h 25m

$2,112

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 14/8

22:10-07:05

2 stops43h 55m

$2,202

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

11:45-21:15

1 stop22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 18/9

22:25-06:50

1 stop43h 25m

$2,204

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

11:45-06:20

2 stops31h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/7

18:10-06:50

1 stop23h 40m

$2,241

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/7

17:55-17:25

2 stops36h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/8

12:05-06:50

2 stops29h 45m

$2,260

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:10-22:00

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 17/11

10:05-06:15

2 stops30h 10m

$2,269

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

11:45-21:15

1 stop22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/8

12:50-06:50

1 stop29h 00m

$2,328
Fastest return journey

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

11:45-17:25

1 stop18h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/7

19:25-06:50

1 stop22h 25m

$2,367

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

11:10-21:20

2 stops24h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 27/11

04:15-08:00

3 stops37h 45m

$2,501

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

06:30-21:00

2 stops27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/7

14:55-08:05

3 stops52h 10m

$2,541

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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

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 $1,303). Flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,975). 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?

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 97% 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 $2,935.

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 35m.

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 05m.

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 67 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

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 27 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,394 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,394 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,394 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,050 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,941 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,779 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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 21h 55m. 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 ($1,940), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 22% 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 $1,303). Flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,975). 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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Fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 June 2026.
LATAM Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro
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Top airline flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,940Average$2,874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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