Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro from $1,294

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Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 11:05SYD-GIG
38h 45m2 stops
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20:00 - 08:35GIG-SYD
46h 35m2 stops
$2,080Air Canada
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
British Airways Logo
11:20 - 08:25SYD-GIG
35h 05m2 stops
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23:55 - 09:00GIG-SYD
43h 05m2 stops
$2,123British Airways
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 08:20SYD-GIG
36h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 09:00GIG-SYD
44h 00m2 stops
$2,144American Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 08:25SYD-GIG
60h 15m2 stops
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23:55 - 09:00GIG-SYD
43h 05m2 stops
$2,145American Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:45 - 10:15SYD-GIG
39h 30m2 stops
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23:00 - 09:35GIG-SYD
44h 35m2 stops
$2,413Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:15 - 10:15SYD-GIG
57h 00m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:00 - 09:35GIG-SYD
44h 35m2 stops
$2,416Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 30 Nov
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:10 - 16:15SYD-GIG
19h 05m1 stop
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17:05 - 06:20GIG-SYD
23h 15m1 stop
$2,434LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
LATAM Airlines Logo
13:05 - 22:55SYD-GIG
23h 50m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
18:40 - 06:20GIG-SYD
21h 40m1 stop
$2,450LATAM Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:50 - 16:45SYD-SDU
42h 55m2 stops
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13:45 - 07:00SDU-SYD
51h 15m2 stops
$2,897United Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:50 - 16:45SYD-SDU
42h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:45 - 07:00SDU-SYD
51h 15m2 stops
$3,046United Airlines
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Air Canada flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Air Canada deals on Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Air Canada
12 Mar
SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 45m
2 stops
GIG11:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22 Mar
GIG20:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
46h 35m
2 stops
SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada
28 Jan
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
62h 45m
2 stops
GIG12:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11 Feb
GIG21:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
46h 35m
2 stops
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada
14 Mar
SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 45m
2 stops
GIG11:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18 Mar
GIG20:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
46h 35m
2 stops
SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

Cathay Pacific flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
19 Jan
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 30m
2 stops
GIG10:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
9 Feb
GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
44h 35m
2 stops
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
Cathay Pacific
30 Oct
SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
57h 00m
2 stops
GIG10:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30 Nov
GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
44h 35m
2 stops
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
Cathay Pacific
9 Mar
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 30m
2 stops
GIG10:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17 Mar
GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
55h 50m
2 stops
SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

10:20-11:05

2 stops38h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/3

20:00-08:35

2 stops46h 35m

$2,080

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

11:20-08:25

2 stops35h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/11

23:55-09:00

2 stops43h 05m

$2,123

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

10:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/10

23:00-09:00

2 stops44h 00m

$2,144

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

10:10-08:25

2 stops60h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/11

23:55-09:00

2 stops43h 05m

$2,145

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

08:45-10:15

2 stops39h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/2

23:00-09:35

2 stops44h 35m

$2,413

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

15:15-10:15

2 stops57h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 30/11

23:00-09:35

2 stops44h 35m

$2,416

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/11

11:10-16:15

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/12

17:05-06:20

1 stop23h 15m

$2,434

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

13:05-22:55

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/11

18:40-06:20

1 stop21h 40m

$2,450

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

11:50-16:45

2 stops42h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/11

13:45-07:00

2 stops51h 15m

$2,897

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

11:50-16:45

2 stops42h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/11

13:45-07:00

2 stops51h 15m

$3,046

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Sydney is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $2,201, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Rio de Janeiro during the month of September, then departing from Sydney during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $2,357.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest day to depart from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for Rio de Janeiro on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $2,644. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $3,341. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $2,701. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around $3,237. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $2,785 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from Sydney for as low as $2,407 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flight.

How have Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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There are no direct flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro.
  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    Rio de Janeiro is 13510.3 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith. 19h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Rio de Janeiro are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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7.2
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7.5
1,847 reviews
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