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      Flight deals from Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,552. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,250 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edmonton International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,250, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 17 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Edmonton International on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,304 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edmonton International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,304, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,338 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edmonton International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,338, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,542 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edmonton International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,542, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,552 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edmonton International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,552, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,572 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edmonton International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,572, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$2,035 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with WestJet and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Edmonton International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,035, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$2,068 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edmonton International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,068, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$2,215 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edmonton International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,215, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$3,449 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Edmonton International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,449, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$5,771 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Edmonton International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $5,771, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in June.
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      Alternative Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

      3km from central Rio de Janeiro
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      Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      12km from central Rio de Janeiro
      Cheapest
      from $1,250
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      Jacarepaguá

      21km from central Rio de Janeiro
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      Edmonton to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,250
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

      Finding cheap flights from Edmonton International 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 Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro is $1,250. 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 Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,250.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro.
      The cheapest month to fly from Edmonton International to Rio de Janeiro is usually October.
      If you're flying from Edmonton International 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 $1,250.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edmonton International Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edmonton International 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 August, the average temperature is usually around 21°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, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

      Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

      • The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is three hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located.

      • To avoid missing your YEG to Rio De Janeiro flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

      • Travelling from central Edmonton to YEG takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

      • Looking for a hotel close to YEG? If you're catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

      • Of the departures from Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Rio De Janeiro

      • $631 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,250. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

      • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from YEG to Rio De Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

      • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

      • Locking in a cheap flight from YEG to Rio De Janeiro is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a deal gets even better.

      • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.

      Airports in Rio De Janeiro

      Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

      • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

      • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

      • Book a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

      • Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.

      • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from YEG to Rio De Janeiro.

      Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

      • Once your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

      • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.

      • You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near SDU. Settle in and get cosy after your YEG to Rio De Janeiro flight at any of these well-located options:

      • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.

      • Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU will save you money.

      Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

      • Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.

      • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

      • If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel near RRJ. Settle in at one of these stays after your YEG to Rio De Janeiro flight:

      • No squeezing into small cabs, no crowded public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Check out the types of cars available here at Localiza.

      • Rental agencies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so book your vehicle from RRJ a few weeks in advance of your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.

      Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

      • Before booking your flights from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Rio De Janeiro offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.

      • Book an Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket with a departure in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from YEG to Rio De Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

      More about Rio De Janeiro

      • Once you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:

      • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Rio De Janeiro.

      Explore more of Brazil

      • Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.

      • Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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