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Rio de Janeiro.R 7,500 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,500, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,665 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,665, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,888 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,888, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,961 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,961, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,999 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,999, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,269 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,269, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,431 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,431, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,436 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,436, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 13,474
Aug
from R 8,888
Sep
from R 7,500
Oct
from R 9,669
Nov
from R 7,665
Dec
from R 9,519
Jan
from R 9,648
Feb
from R 8,961
Mar
from R 9,269
Apr
from R 8,999
May
from R 9,431
Jun
from R 9,436

Direct flights from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rome to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Rome to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,500
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time12 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week43

Finding cheap flights from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is R 11,733. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
Lufthansa, Etihad Airways and ITA Airways fly direct from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
As of July 2025, there are 43 flights per week flying from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): What you need to know

  • Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.

  • 12 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight.

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours behind Rome.

  • You can choose from 7 direct flights every week between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). This is the busiest route, with ITA Airways offering a 9:55pm departure from FCO to GIG.

  • Your flight from Rome to GIG won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) take off from this terminal.

  • Book your direct flight from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with ITA Airways. This leading airline operates services from FCO.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between FCO and GIG is ITA Airways.

  • With 76.27% of its services arriving as planned, ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to GIG departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights complete their journey on time.

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

  • CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rome to GIG flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:

  • Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.

About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight.

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is R 7,500. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,733. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Rome to GIG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Rome to GIG.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). July is the busiest month to travel to Rio De Janeiro. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in May.

  • Lock in a Rome to GIG plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Your Rio De Janeiro trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Campos dos Goytacazes is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Villa Maria Culture House, Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu.

  • Taubaté is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without a visit to Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate.

Plan the rest of your trip from Rome to Rio de Janeiro

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