How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Australia you fly out of and what airport in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport you fly into. For example, flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl takes 22h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl takes 18h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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12:30 - 22:00MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 30m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:55 - 05:25SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

28h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Congonhas Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,623LATAM Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 28 Nov

13:00 - 21:55MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

22h 55m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 - 05:25SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

29h 15m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,627LATAM Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

13:00 - 22:05MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 05m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

14:50 - 06:50SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Congonhas Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,634LATAM Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

13:00 - 22:00MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 00m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

13:30 - 06:50SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

27h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Congonhas Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,639LATAM Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

13:00 - 22:05MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 05m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 - 05:25SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

29h 15m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,642LATAM Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

12:30 - 22:00MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 30m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 - 05:25SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

29h 15m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,745LATAM Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

13:00 - 22:00MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 00m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

20:10 - 22:50SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

36h 40m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Auckland Intl

$2,748LATAM Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

13:00 - 22:05MEL Melbourne-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 05m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

18:10 - 22:50SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-MEL Melbourne

38h 40m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Auckland Intl

$2,748LATAM Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

11:10 - 22:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24h 50m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 - 06:15SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,781LATAM Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar

12:45 - 22:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 20m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10:10 - 06:15SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,782LATAM Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

12:30-22:00

2 stops23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 28/11

10:55-05:25

2 stops28h 30m

$2,623

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

13:00-21:55

2 stops22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 26/10

10:10-05:25

2 stops29h 15m

$2,627

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MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

13:00-22:05

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 22/10

14:50-06:50

2 stops26h 00m

$2,634

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

13:00-22:00

2 stops23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 23/10

13:30-06:50

2 stops27h 20m

$2,639

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

13:00-22:05

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 29/10

10:10-05:25

2 stops29h 15m

$2,642

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

12:30-22:00

2 stops23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 13/11

10:10-05:25

2 stops29h 15m

$2,745

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

13:00-22:00

2 stops23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 23/10

20:10-22:50

3 stops36h 40m

$2,748

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

13:00-22:05

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 25/10

18:10-22:50

3 stops38h 40m

$2,748

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/3

11:10-22:00

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 15/3

10:10-06:15

2 stops30h 05m

$2,781

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

12:45-22:05

2 stops23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 27/10

10:10-06:15

2 stops30h 05m

$2,782

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Best One-Way Price	$1,455
Best Round-Trip Price	$2,623
Fastest flight time	23h 30m

The best one-way flight price to Rio de Janeiro from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,455 (Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont).

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The best return flight price to Rio de Janeiro from Australia in the last 5 days is $2,623 (Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont).

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Is there an alternative airport near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Rio de Janeiro.

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Prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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