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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs92,015 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs92,015, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs92,875 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs92,875, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs94,987 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs94,987, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs97,658 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs97,658, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs98,078 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs98,078, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs105,123 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs105,123, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs106,250 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,250, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs108,723 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,723, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver 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 to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in January.
Dec
from Rs138,437
Jan
from Rs91,547
Feb
from Rs97,161
Mar
from Rs92,402
Apr
from Rs94,504
May
from Rs108,169
Jun
from Rs104,588
Jul
from Rs240,220
Aug
from Rs131,080
Sep
Find prices
Oct
from Rs105,709
Nov
from Rs97,579

Alternative Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro routes

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

Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs91,547
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver 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 to Rio de Janeiro is Rs172,747. 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 to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs172,747.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro is usually March.
If you're flying from Vancouver, 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 Rs172,747.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver 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 December, the average temperature is usually around 25°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro is American Airlines .

Travelling from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Organising your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro begins with finding the best airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.

  • Come in for landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro four hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro flight:

  • The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

Arriving in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Rio De Janeiro and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • The journey will take about 15 minutes on public transport.

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU will save you money.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 23 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Public transport can get you there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Ready to take the wheel? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and begin your trip without stressing about how to reach your destination.

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro is a good move. As well as better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.

  • The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro:

  • Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Copacabana Beach.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.

  • Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without seeing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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

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