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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,299

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RIO
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in July or August, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,117

One-way from

$1,299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,784
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/9-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 103h 15m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($635 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($132 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Mon 8/909:10SYD - GIG
2 stops36h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/923:00GIG - SYD
2 stops67h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,117
Tue 29/712:10SYD - GIG
2 stops33h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/910:40GIG - SYD
2 stops33h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,284
Sat 1/1115:15SYD - GIG
2 stops57h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/1223:00GIG - SYD
2 stops47h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/6$2,462
Wed 1/1011:50SYD - GIG
3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1021:55GIG - SYD
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$2,638
Fri 5/909:30SYD - GIG
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1121:55GIG - SYD
1 stop43h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,879
Thu 24/711:50SYD - SDU
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/711:25SDU - SYD
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$2,927
Mon 20/1010:20SYD - GIG
3 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Tue 18/1115:45GIG - SYD
3 stops51h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6$2,980
Mon 20/1010:20SYD - SDU
3 stops42h 00mAir Canada
Tue 18/1111:25SDU - SYD
3 stops56h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6$2,986
Wed 1/1014:50SYD - SDU
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1014:25SDU - SYD
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/6$3,029
Wed 1/1011:50SYD - SDU
3 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 28/1008:20SDU - SYD
2 stops31h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/6$3,052
Thu 19/611:30SYD - GIG
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 8/818:05GIG - SYD
2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$3,068
Fri 5/920:55SYD - GIG
3 stops72h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/1121:40GIG - SYD
3 stops56h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6$3,158

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SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 30/9

23:00-07:05

2 stops67h 05m

$2,117

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

12:10-08:15

2 stops33h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/9

10:40-09:35

2 stops33h 55m

$2,284

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

15:15-10:15

2 stops57h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/12

23:00-12:00

2 stops47h 00m

$2,462

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

11:50-23:30

3 stops24h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 28/10

21:55-20:40

2 stops32h 45m

$2,638

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:30-08:15

2 stops35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/11

21:55-07:00

1 stop43h 05m

$2,879

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/7

11:50-08:40

3 stops33h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 31/7

11:25-09:35

3 stops33h 10m

$2,927

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

10:20-13:55

3 stops41h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/11

15:45-09:35

3 stops51h 50m

$2,980

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

10:20-14:20

3 stops42h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 18/11

11:25-09:35

3 stops56h 10m

$2,986

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

14:50-13:40

2 stops35h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 28/10

14:25-18:50

2 stops38h 25m

$3,029

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

11:50-07:20

3 stops32h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 28/10

08:20-06:15

2 stops31h 55m

$3,052

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 11 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Kingsford Smith; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Sydney airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 7.5 km journey to Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($2,117), LATAM Airlines ($2,284), and Cathay Pacific ($2,462) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. American Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines ($1,299), Cathay Pacific ($1,471), and Qatar Airways ($1,735).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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American AirlinesCheapest$2,039Average$2,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,272Average$2,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,372Average$3,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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