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Flights from Cairns to Rio de Janeiro

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
15,490 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 19h 25m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Rio de Janeiro
13 h behind
Cairns all year
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Compare Cairns to Rio de Janeiro

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How booking Cairns to Rio de Janeiro works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Cairns to Rio de Janeiro on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Brazil needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Cairns to Rio de Janeiro: questions

How long is the flight from Cairns to Rio de Janeiro?

About 19h 25m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Cairns to Rio de Janeiro?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Cairns?

15,490 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 13 hours behind Cairns all year round.

Do I need a passport to fly Cairns to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, it is an international flight to Brazil. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Brazil before you go.

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