How many airports are there in Rio De Janeiro?

There are 3 airports in Rio De Janeiro: Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio De Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Rio De Janeiro?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Rio De Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,105.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rio De Janeiro?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio De Janeiro is usually February.

How can I find the best flight deal to Rio De Janeiro?

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Can I get a direct flight to Rio De Janeiro?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Brazil. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Rio De Janeiro?

The best price we found for a return flight to Rio De Janeiro is $2,105. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which is the cheapest airport in Rio De Janeiro?

The cheapest airport near Rio De Janeiro is Rio De Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from $2,105 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Rio De Janeiro on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Rio De Janeiro is Thursday, 13 February 2025 .

When is the best time to book flights to Rio De Janeiro?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio De Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Rio De Janeiro?

The average temperature in Rio De Janeiro in April is around 24°C. The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is typically February, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January, and it usually rains the least in August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Rio De Janeiro with?

Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio De Janeiro.

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Rio De Janeiro.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Nov.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 7 Nov, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.

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Rio De Janeiro.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Feb.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sat, 1 Feb, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.

Rio De Janeiro.$1,233 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jul.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 9 Jul, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,233, select.

Rio De Janeiro.$1,292 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 3 Sep, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,292, select.

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Rio De Janeiro.$1,349 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 May.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 17 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,349, select.

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Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Looking for the best route? There are 3 airports in and around Rio De Janeiro.

Frequently asked questions

: There are 3 airports in Rio De Janeiro: Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio De Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
: Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Rio De Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,105.
: The cheapest month to fly to Rio De Janeiro is usually February.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio De Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Brazil. Most routes have one or more stops.
: The best price we found for a return flight to Rio De Janeiro is $2,105. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest airport near Rio De Janeiro is Rio De Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from $2,105.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Rio De Janeiro is Thursday, 13 February 2025.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio De Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: The average temperature in Rio De Janeiro in April is around 24°C. The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is typically February, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January, and it usually rains the least in August.
: Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio De Janeiro.

Flying to Rio De Janeiro

The things to know before you go.

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Discover Rio De Janeiro

Why visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is a seaside destination in Brazil that is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in the whole world, due to its combination of both natural and man-made attractions. The city is set to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

A fun fact about Rio de Janeiro is that street art is legal in the city. Many of the world’s most loved street artists use the city as a canvas due to the liberal policy there on graffiti. As long as they have permission, painters are allowed to spray away.

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Visitors to Rio can’t miss spending some relaxing time at the famous outdoor playgrounds, Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach. There is also the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to check out; a cable car to ride to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain; and shopping to be done (particularly for big-name Brazilian fashion) at Shopping Sao Conraldo. If you love trying new cuisines, then you should also try the national dish, ‘feijoada’ (black bean and pork stew), when you visit Rio de Janeiro.

Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro experiences warm average temperatures all year round, so can be visited at any time, but it does tend to be hotter and wetter from December to March. Unless you have tickets and have planned well in advance, you may also want to avoid visiting the city during Carnival (held a few days before Easter each year), as millions of people crowd into Rio at this time.

Expect to pay

The currency in Rio de Janeiro is the Brazilian real.

Expect to pay AUD$2.22 on average for a regular-sized cappuccino when you visit Rio.

Arriving in Rio de Janeiro by plane

A flight from Australia to Rio de Janeiro will typically land at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, also known as Galeao Internacional Airport. It is situated about 18km from the city centre.

A variety of airlines operate flights from Australia to Rio de Janeiro. Some of these include Qantas, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand.

Visa requirements

Australians visiting Rio de Janeiro must obtain a visa before heading to Brazil.

Transportation to city centre

A taxi from the airport into the CBD usually costs between $16 and $21, and takes around 20 minutes. If you’d prefer to utilise alternative transport, you can go online to arrange car hire or airport transfers.

Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

In Rio, you will find that the city is divided into the Zona Sul (South zone) and the Zona Norte (North zone). The south side is where most of the attractions are located, so you may wish to stay in this area of the city.

Want to find the most affordable Rio de Janeiro accommodation for your trip to Brazil? If so, it pays to book a hotel online.

Useful tips before you go

Note that Brazilians tend to greet people with a kiss or a hug. As well, both men and women frequently touch others as they are speaking, especially on the shoulder or the hand.

For more information and tips on visiting Rio de Janeiro, you should visit Smart Traveller, a trusted source of travel data.

Please note: all information is correct as of June 2016.

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