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Flights from Sydney 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
13,520 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 17h
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Rio de Janeiro
14 h behind
Sydney today; 13 h behind in July
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Rio de Janeiro Galeao airport

Compare Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

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Tap one to start with it typed, then change the dates or people to suit.

How booking Sydney to Rio de Janeiro works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Sydney 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.

Sydney to Rio de Janeiro: questions

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

About 17h non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney 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 Sydney?

13,520 km as the crow flies.

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

Rio de Janeiro is 14 hours behind Sydney in January and 13 hours behind Sydney in July. The gap moves between 13 and 14 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Sydney 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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