Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 2

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 São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 4

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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 5

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 Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro with LATAM Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Azul, Air China, Cathay Pacific.

Question 7

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro, 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 8

What flights operate between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro, 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 9

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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 10

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 Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£655
Cheapest round-trip	£1,345
Average round-trip	£1,549
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	LATAM Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BRT Transcarioca to Alvorada	40-60 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Premium Bus (Frescão) to Centro/Zona Sul	45-90 min	R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Taxi (yellow cab)	30-60 min	R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	30-60 min	R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro from Cinelândia (walking distance)	10-20 min	R$6 – R$7; single journey fare	every 5–10 min	quick access to Zona Sul
Taxi (yellow cab)	10-30 min	R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	short trips with luggage
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	10-30 min	R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	30°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	21°C
May	26°C	19°C
June	25°C	18°C
July	25°C	17°C
August	25°C	18°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	27°C	20°C
November	27°C	21°C
December	29°C	22°C

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