Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 25 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro is four hours behind Paris and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Flights from CDG to GIG start from 10:30 — the first with Air France. The last service of the day is at 13:25 with Air France. In total, there are nine weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your CDG to GIG flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Air France has direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Rio de Janeiro — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers CDG to GIG flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and GIG include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Rs143,922 is the best price for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs229,763. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CDG to GIG, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
65% of flights that leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're getting in on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Go where the road takes you with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CDG to GIG in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its popular sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Belo Horizonte is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without dropping by Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.






