Cheap flights from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro from £765

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3 stops
Tue, Aug 18
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro SDU

£765
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Tue, Aug 18
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro GIG

£775
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22
Shanghai PVGRio de Janeiro GIG

£780
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro GIG

£782
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro GIG

£782
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22
Shanghai PVGRio de Janeiro GIG

£794
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 18 – Tue, Aug 25
Shanghai PVGRio de Janeiro GIG

£1,255
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 18 – Wed, Aug 26
Shanghai PVGRio de Janeiro GIG

£1,255
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22 – Sat, Aug 29
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro GIG

£1,456
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22 – Fri, Aug 28
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro GIG

£1,479
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22 – Sat, Aug 29
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro GIG

£1,486
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 22 – Sat, Aug 29
Shanghai SHARio de Janeiro GIG

£1,489
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AzulAZUADYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
1 Aug
25°C17°C
8 Aug
30°C21°C
Sunday
2 Aug
28°C18°C
9 Aug
36°C25°C
Monday
3 Aug
26°C19°C
10 Aug
85%
23°C21°C
Tuesday
4 Aug
28°C20°C
11 Aug
69%
24°C21°C
Wednesday
5 Aug
28°C21°C
12 Aug
66%
28°C20°C
Thursday
6 Aug
29°C21°C
13 Aug
65%
23°C21°C
Friday
7 Aug
57%
31°C22°C
14 Aug
78%
24°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, Ethiopian Airlines, and TAP Portugal. Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

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