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Flight deals from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs250,736. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs103,294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,294, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs111,522 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs111,522, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs112,654 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs112,654, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs113,312 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,312, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs117,844 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs117,844, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs119,124 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,124, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs119,971 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,971, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs131,352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs131,352, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs155,799 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs155,799, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs155,898 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs155,898, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs510,205 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 16 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs510,205, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in December.
Aug
from Rs119,124
Sep
from Rs111,522
Oct
from Rs113,312
Nov
from Rs112,654
Dec
from Rs103,294
Jan
from Rs117,844
Feb
from Rs119,971
Mar
from Rs131,352
Apr
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May
from Rs155,898
Jun
from Rs155,799
Jul
from Rs510,205

Alternative Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from Rs119,971
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from Rs103,294
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
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Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs103,294
Cheapest month to flyDecember

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro is Rs202,530. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs202,530.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Rio de Janeiro is usually December.
If you're flying from Vancouver International Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from Rs202,530.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, 3 December 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver International Airport and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 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.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is four hours ahead of Vancouver, where Vancouver International Airport is located.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your YVR to Rio De Janeiro flight.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a hotel near YVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • 71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Rio De Janeiro

  • Rs103,294 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A return ticket right now is Rs202,530. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from YVR to Rio De Janeiro. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Scoring cheap tickets from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across each month and walk away with a sweet deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from YVR to Rio De Janeiro by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:

  • 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 explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's main sights.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from YVR to Rio De Janeiro.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • After your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 15 minutes or so.

  • There are some great places to rest your head close to SDU. Unwind and get cosy after your YVR to Rio De Janeiro flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will help you stay within budget.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.

  • If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel near RRJ. Get comfortable at one of these options after your YVR to Rio De Janeiro flight:

  • Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car and focus on the journey ahead, not on how to get there. Whether you're searching for an economy or a full-size SUV, Localiza will help you find your perfect set of wheels.

  • Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is smart. Along with more affordable prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • Before you book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Rio De Janeiro offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from YVR to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are must-visits when exploring Rio De Janeiro.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its top attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.