Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and London, São Paulo, Dublin, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Santiago de Chile, Lima, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Manaus, Brasília, Recife, Curitiba, Cusco, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Fortaleza, Porto Seguro, Lisbon, Porto Alegre.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

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Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.

Question 4

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 5

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 6

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 7

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai with Ethiopian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Azul, LATAM Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

Question 9

When's the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£609
Cheapest round-trip	£1,225
Average round-trip	£1,371
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Ethiopian Airlines

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	Opens 36 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes	0 0
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Shanghai, China

Flights starting at £609. Choose between Ethiopian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, or Azul to find the best price.

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