Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil to Sydney from $1,282

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — SYD
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Wed 24/1221:55GIG - SYD
1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/111:50SYD - GIG
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,820
Wed 31/1217:15GIG - SYD
1 stop23h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sun 31/511:45SYD - GIG
1 stop23h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,863
Mon 29/1218:40GIG - SYD
1 stop21h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sat 30/511:45SYD - GIG
1 stop23h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,931
Fri 26/1221:55GIG - SYD
2 stops45h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/112:10SYD - GIG
2 stops59h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,968
Fri 26/1221:55GIG - SYD
2 stops45h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/111:50SYD - GIG
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,990
Fri 26/1221:55GIG - SYD
2 stops45h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/111:50SYD - GIG
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,002
Mon 29/1221:55GIG - SYD
2 stops66h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 30/509:30SYD - GIG
2 stops59h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$3,005
Wed 24/1221:55GIG - SYD
1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/111:50SYD - GIG
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,017

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Round-trip from

$2,350

One-way from

$1,282

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,467
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 99h 10m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($545 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Price

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 21/5

15:00-17:10

2 stops37h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

20:45-21:45

2 stops62h 00m

$2,350

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/2

18:40-09:20

2 stops24h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:10-22:55

1 stop25h 45m

$2,504

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 21/5

12:10-06:50

2 stops29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

11:45-17:20

1 stop18h 35m

$2,595

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/3

18:40-06:15

1 stop21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

11:10-22:55

1 stop25h 45m

$2,698

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

07:55-06:50

2 stops33h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

11:45-23:50

2 stops26h 05m

$2,743

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/2

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

12:10-09:35

2 stops35h 25m

$2,804

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/4

13:40-06:50

1 stop28h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

11:45-21:15

1 stop22h 30m

$2,804

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 15/3

04:50-06:50

2 stops36h 00m

$1,282

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

17:20-07:30

2 stops49h 10m

$1,610

Rio de JaneiroSydney

GIG - SYD

GIGSYD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/6

11:10-19:15

3 stops43h 05m

$1,676

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, you will be flying to Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Kingsford Smith per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and LATAM Airlines fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sydney in about 24h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 30m. There are 13515 km between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Sydney. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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

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