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Tue, Oct 13
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£391
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Thu, Oct 15
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£430
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Thu, Oct 15
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro SDU

£441
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Mon, Oct 12
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£442
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Mon, Oct 12
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£448
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Sun, Oct 18
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£472
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Sun, Oct 18 – Fri, Oct 23
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£751
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Sun, Oct 18 – Fri, Oct 23
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£842
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Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£842
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Mon, Oct 12 – Sat, Oct 17
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£842
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Mon, Oct 12 – Sat, Oct 17
Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

£911
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Vancouver YVRRio de Janeiro GIG

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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
Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air CanadaACAACYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Flair AirlinesFLEF8Yes
AviancaAVAAVNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

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
3 Oct
94%
20°C19°C
10 Oct
86%
26°C22°C
Sunday
4 Oct
70%
26°C19°C
11 Oct
92%
22°C21°C
Monday
5 Oct
87%
27°C21°C
12 Oct
78%
22°C21°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
92%
24°C22°C
13 Oct
28%
22°C20°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
62%
25°C22°C
14 Oct
79%
25°C20°C
Thursday
8 Oct
57%
30°C22°C
15 Oct
74%
25°C21°C
Friday
9 Oct
83%
25°C22°C
16 Oct
94%
22°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Vancouver International, or Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre when they travel from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Santos Dumont. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Canada, LATAM Airlines, Flair Airlines, Avianca, and United Airlines. Vancouver 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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