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Rio De Janeiro.$2,142 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,142, select.
Rio De Janeiro.$2,142 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,142, select.
Rio De Janeiro.$2,142 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,142, select.
Rio De Janeiro.$2,144 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,144, select.
Rio De Janeiro.$2,146 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,146, select.
Rio De Janeiro.$2,147 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,147, select.
Rio De Janeiro.$2,147 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,147, select.
Rio De Janeiro.$2,227 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,227, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Rio De Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Rio De Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $2,142
Jun
from $2,249
Jul
from $2,362
Aug
from $2,142
Sep
from $2,146
Oct
from $2,142
Nov
from $2,147
Dec
from $2,794
Jan
from $2,245
Feb
from $2,255
Mar
from $2,399
Apr
from $3,263

Alternative Sydney to Rio De Janeiro routes

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Sydney to Rio De Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$2,142
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to 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.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Rio De Janeiro is $2,142. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Rio De Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,142.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Sydney to Rio De Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Rio De Janeiro is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Sydney Airport, 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 $2,142.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Rio De Janeiro on Saturday, 3 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Rio De Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, American Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio De Janeiro.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

It's not possible to take a direct flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro.

The following airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional with just 1 stop:

Other routes to both Rio airports involve 2 or more stops.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 13 hours behind Sydney and New South Wales.

What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio has warm temperatures all year round, with monthly averages from 27°C in February to 21°C in July. January to March are the hottest, sunniest and busiest months, especially around the February Carnival. December usually gets the most rain.

How expensive is Rio de Janeiro?

Sydney

Rio de Janeiro

Average cost of a meal

AU$18.00

AU$9.50

Average cost of a coffee

AU$4.00

AU$2.30

Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD

AU$45-AU$60

AU$19-AU$23

Essential travel information for Rio de Janeiro

  • Australian visitors need to apply for an eVisa before entering Brazil. This is valid for 90 days within the year.
  • Check the latest travel warnings for Brazil to stay safe on your trip.

Departing from Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD) is Australia's busiest airport, with 3 separate terminals. For flights to Rio de Janeiro, you need the International Terminal (T1). This has its own train station if you're arriving by metro. It's recommended that you get to the airport 3 hours before your flight.

Check-in counters for all airlines are arranged in lettered rows, so check the information screen to find out where you need to go and to see if check-in is open. If you need something to eat or to make purchases before your flight, there are plenty of stores and restaurants airside and landside, including duty-free shopping after security.

Arriving in Rio de Janeiro

There are 2 international airports in Rio de Janeiro:

Most flights from Sydney go to Rio Internacional, also called Galeao International Airport. This is the larger of the two, with more facilities for arriving passengers before you head to your accommodation.

The airport is 20km from Rio city centre. You can make the journey by bus or metro for around R$4, by taxi for R$50-R$65, or hire a car from the airport to explore the city your own way.

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney

Rio de Janeiro Internacional is a busy airport and it's recommended that you arrive 3 hours before your return flight to Sydney. The airport has 2 terminals, but these are connected and easy to walk between.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January 2019.


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