Travelling from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro. Check out your options for flying out of Toronto from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Hop off the plane at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the primary gateway of Rio De Janeiro.
Around 10 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Toronto to Rio De Janeiro flight.
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Toronto.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Toronto to Rio De Janeiro flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro
To secure cheap Toronto to Rio De Janeiro flights, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Jet off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro. From YYZ, you can land directly at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct Toronto to Rio De Janeiro plane tickets from YYZ.
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Flights that leave from YKF make it to their destination as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
Travelling by public transport will take around 15 minutes.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Hop off your flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro and go straight to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and typically takes 40 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car and focus on the journey ahead, not on how to get there. Whether you're after an economy or an SUV, Localiza will help you find your perfect set of wheels.
Rental providers sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RRJ a few weeks in advance of your flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro. July is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Toronto to Rio De Janeiro ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Toronto 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:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are leading attractions which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
