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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro from $1,279

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LATAM Airlines Logo
11:10 - 16:15SYD-GIG
19h 05m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
17:05 - 06:20GIG-SYD
23h 15m1 stop
$1,816LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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11:10 - 22:55SYD-GIG
25h 45m1 stop
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17:05 - 08:55GIG-SYD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,844
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Logo
11:10 - 08:25SYD-GIG
35h 15m2 stops
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17:05 - 08:55GIG-SYD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,861
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
12:50 - 20:55SYD-GIG
22h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
23:55 - 17:40GIG-SYD
27h 45m1 stop
$2,063Qantas Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 08:30SYD-GIG
36h 20m2 stops
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23:00 - 07:05GIG-SYD
43h 05m2 stops
$2,106British Airways
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Sun, 7 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 08:30SYD-GIG
36h 20m2 stops
British Airways Logo
23:00 - 07:05GIG-SYD
67h 05m2 stops
$2,115British Airways
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Wed, 17 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 08:20SYD-GIG
36h 10m2 stops
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23:00 - 09:00GIG-SYD
44h 00m2 stops
$2,129American Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 08:30SYD-GIG
36h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 07:05GIG-SYD
43h 05m2 stops
$2,146American Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
12:50 - 22:30SYD-GIG
23h 40m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
23:55 - 17:40GIG-SYD
27h 45m1 stop
$2,173Qantas Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:45 - 10:15SYD-GIG
39h 30m2 stops
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23:00 - 07:15GIG-SYD
42h 15m2 stops
$2,463Cathay Pacific
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Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight tickets
Qantas Airways
17 Oct
SYD12:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 05m
2 stops
GIG20:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30 Oct
GIG23:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
SYD17:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,063
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Qantas Airways
25 Aug
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 55m
2 stops
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
1 Sept
GIG22:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 10m
1 stop
SYD17:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,113
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Qantas Airways
17 Oct
SYD12:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 40m
1 stop
GIG22:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30 Oct
GIG23:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
SYD17:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,173
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American Airlines flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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American Airlines
17 Oct
SYD10:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 10m
2 stops
GIG08:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
2 Nov
GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
44h 00m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,129
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American Airlines
15 Sept
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 20m
2 stops
GIG08:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22 Sept
GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
43h 05m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,146
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American Airlines
17 Sept
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 20m
2 stops
GIG08:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25 Sept
GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
43h 05m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,150
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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

11:10-16:15

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/11

17:05-06:20

1 stop23h 15m

$1,816

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

11:10-22:55

1 stop25h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/11

17:05-08:55

2 stops25h 50m

$1,844

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

11:10-08:25

2 stops35h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/11

17:05-08:55

2 stops25h 50m

$1,861

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

12:50-20:55

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 30/10

23:55-17:40

1 stop27h 45m

$2,063

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

09:10-08:30

2 stops36h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 17/9

23:00-07:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,106

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

09:10-08:30

2 stops36h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 18/9

23:00-07:05

2 stops67h 05m

$2,115

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

10:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/11

23:00-09:00

2 stops44h 00m

$2,129

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

09:10-08:30

2 stops36h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/9

23:00-07:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,146

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

12:50-22:30

1 stop23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 30/10

23:55-17:40

1 stop27h 45m

$2,173

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

08:45-10:15

2 stops39h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/3

23:00-07:15

2 stops42h 15m

$2,463

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Sydney, with most prices found around $2,440. If you’re not able to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during August average around $2,544.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Sydney. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $2,598. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $3,892.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $2,888. Flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $3,131. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for around $2,830 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–Galeão Intl Airport from Sydney for as low as $2,514 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight.

How have Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by plane?

    The distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is about 13520.9 km. Flights usually cover this in 19h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,391Free cancellationRating
7.5
898 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $2,046Free cancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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7.5
1,844 reviews
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