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Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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10:10 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
60h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami
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22:10 - 08:05GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
67h 55m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,089British Airways
Sat, 5 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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09:10 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
60h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami
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22:10 - 07:05GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
43h 55m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,091British Airways
Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
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09:40 - 08:20BNE  Brisbane-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
35h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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22:25 - 06:30GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-BNE Brisbane
43h 05m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,134American Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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09:10 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
36h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami
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22:10 - 07:05GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
43h 55m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,147American Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
36h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami
American Airlines Logo
22:10 - 08:05GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
43h 55m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,148American Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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00:40 - 10:15BNE  Brisbane-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
46h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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23:00 - 10:30GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-BNE Brisbane
46h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Hong Kong Intl
$2,232Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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11:25 - 04:00BNE  Brisbane-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
53h 35m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Panama City Tocumen Intl
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05:05 - 10:15GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-BNE Brisbane
40h 10m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
$2,416Multiple Airlines
Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar
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08:45 - 16:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 05m2 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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19:10 - 09:00GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 50m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Melbourne
$2,432LATAM Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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12:00 - 21:15MEL  Melbourne-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 15m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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18:05 - 05:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MEL Melbourne
22h 45m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,432LATAM Airlines
Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar
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08:45 - 16:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 05m2 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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19:10 - 06:15GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
21h 05m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,440LATAM Airlines
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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Rio de Janeiro was found on the route from Brisbane, at $2,089 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $2,089 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month for flights to Rio de Janeiro is February, where tickets cost $2,131 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $3,138 and $2,774 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $1,212.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rio de Janeiro?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), with an average flight price of $357.

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Low season

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$1,022
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What is needed to bring my pet on a flight?

    Animals can be transported in the area for luggage on non-cargo aircrafts. It is also possible to transport your domestic animal in the passenger cabin if they are in appropriate confinement and will not bother other passengers. If you have a dog trained to lead the blind, they may be taken in the passenger cabin as well. In order to take an animal on board, you will need to organise this with your airline.

  • What shops are located in Rio de Janeiro–Galeao International Airport to browse while on a layover?

    There are a variety of shops to look through while you wait for your flight at Rio de Janeiro–Galeao International Airport. The shops are located in the terminals, both before and after the security gates. Some shops you may want to see in Terminal 1 are Brasil Carioca Sport Souvenirs, Hudson News and Last Call. Some shops you can go to in Terminal 2 are Loja Rio 2016, Havaianas, Victoria’s Secret and Dufry.

  • What are the parking facilities at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)?

    There are four parking levels at this airport, including Economic Car Parks at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, Premium Floor at Terminal 2, and Garage Building at Terminal 2. The airport also offers 275 exclusive spots for elderly, 112 spots for pregnant women, and 122 sports for passengers with disabilities.

  • Are there any onsite hotels in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)?

    The airport has an onsite hotel called Rio Aeroporto Hotel on the 3rd Floor of Terminal 1. The hotel has facilities including a gym, sauna, and restaurant for a comfortable stay. Also, it has a business space with two rooms for meetings, conferences, or lectures. There’s a shuttle service from Terminal 1 and 2 for easy transfers to your hotel room.

  • How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to the main city?

    The airport is nearly 20 km away from downtown. You can choose taxi services available on Floor 0 of Terminal 2 or find Aerocoop taxis from just outside the airport. The Frescao bus service is a cheaper option, but it takes 2h to reach the city. BRT buses are a fast travel option that use dedicated traffic lanes. BRT buses also link Terminal 1 and 2 along with a stop at Line 2 of Subway Vicente de Carvalho metro station.

  • How to travel from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Copacabana?

    Copacabana is located at a distance of approximately 23 km from Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG). It takes nearly 25min to cover this distance by rental car or taxi. You can also take a 2016 or 2017 Line bus for cheap transportation or take a BRT bus to reach Vicente de Carvalho station, from which you can catch another metro to Copacabana.

  • How can I visit Ilha Grande from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)?

    There are convenient airport shuttle transfer services that you can select for travelling to Ilha Grande. The destination is located at a distance of nearly 107 km from the airport. Public transport is your cheapest option. You can take a Frescao bus that will reach your destination in about 40min or go for a private transfer to Angra dos Reis, from which you can take a ferry to the island.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Rio de Janeiro was found on the route from Brisbane, at $2,089 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $2,089 in the last 5 days.

  • Which Rio de Janeiro airport is closest to central Rio de Janeiro?

    There are 2 major airports in Rio de Janeiro. The nearest airport from Rio de Janeiro city centre is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (2 km), followed by Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (13 km).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rio de Janeiro flight deals.
  • When you need accommodation nearby, there are a variety of hotels that are close to and at the airport. Some recommended hotels are Rio Aeroporto Hotel, Linx Hotel, Mont Blanc Apart Hotel and Hotel Caracas Rio.
  • There are six different banks located at the airport. These banks are Bradesco, Caixa Economica Federal, Banco do Brasil, Itau, Santander and HSBC.
  • If you are looking for something to eat during your time at Rio de Janeiro–Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), there are many options to choose from. Some restaurants you might want to try during your time at the airport are 365 Deli, Air Point, Demoiselle and Pastatore. Restaurants can be found all around the airport, both within the terminals as well as after the security desks in the international and domestic terminals.
  • If you want your kids to burn off some energy before boarding the flight, there are designated play areas for children at Terminal 1, 1st Floor, and Terminal 2, 2nd Floor airside of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), for both domestic and international travellers.
  • If you want to fix your hair before stepping out of the airport or boarding your flight, there’s a Werner Coiffeur salon on Terminal 1’s 3rd Floor, near the Food Court.
  • To change your baby’s diapers or feed your infant in privacy, the airport has baby changing rooms in every terminal, and they remain open throughout the day. Baby carriages are available at Terminal 1 (1st Floor and 2nd Floor) and Terminal 2 (1st Floor and 3rd Floor).
  • The airport also offers many VIP services that include an exclusive spa for relaxation, premium parking, VIP lounges, and welcome by a hospitality team dedicated to offering you a luxurious experience.
  • Passengers with disabilities can also get a comfortable experience at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG). There are special lifts, automated doors, and adapted toilets for travellers with special needs. Wheelchairs are available at Terminal 1 (1st Floor and 2nd Floor) and Terminal 2 (1st Floor and 3rd Floor).
  • Four main travel partners are working at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to provide rental car services. You can hire a car to visit any part of the country from Terminal 2 Arrivals area.
  • Travellers can also fly to Santos Dumont Domestic Airport (SDU) in Rio de Janeiro. It services other airports in the country and has transportation facilities like public bus and taxi shuttle services. Santos Dumont Domestic Airport (SDU) is at a distance of 10 km from Copacabana. It takes nearly 20min to cover the distance of 20 km from Galeão International Airport (GIG) to this airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3656 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Friendly staff. My seat was changed at the last minute. Afterwards, my seat was taken by someone else by mistake.

They overbooked the flight and reassigned my seat. To add insult they lied that my assigned seat was broken and promptly gave it to someone else

Nice staff, only one of the food services had a vegetarian option. Premium Economy was good - big seats and footrest. A little slow bringing welcome drink and often didn’t have the prosecco left on the tray - as though they are discouraging choosing that option. My only complaint is the wine/drinks served in a paper cup - I ordered a cognac on our previous flight and it came in the bottom of a paper cup, wine is poured into the cup like it’s a bucket!

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

Cathay Pacific handle my plane delay very well. I will book with Cathay Pacific again in the future trips.

There is very little in the title" Premium" in the Economy experience with Cathay, Melbourne to Hong Kong. The seats are uncomfortable and the cabin with outdated 1990's decor and trim. The food service was sloppy and the leg room providing little to no advantage over regular economy seating. Infact, the Sunday flight was not fill occupancy and I would have done better saving the significant additional costs for the PREMIUM ticket and taken advantage of the seating. If you are a regular premium economy traveler of EMIRATES expecting the same experience on CATHAY, you will be disappointed. Emirates far superior.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

The staff were excellent considering it was a jam packed flight. We had to wait nearly an hour for our baggage to appear on the carousel. That was a real shame.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

Going from Sydney to London on a single flight number was very convenient, not having to worry about changing planes. Entertainment system on A380 economy cabin is very dated. Lavatories are small. The self serve refreshments have been significantly reduced since the A380 first started.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Overall, a good experience on this leg of the trip

The arrival was pretty bad. Long waits for the bus to deplaning the airplane.

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

The flight itinerary was changed 3 times, I explain the problem on the previous leg.

This flight did not exist. Rescheduled flight was to a different city.

Due to weather AA chose the poor option of redirecting my next flight to Gol airlines after 23 hours of wait. Their desk is not open during the day. Seats don’t really recline so falling asleep is a horrible challenge. Only one meal for an overnight flight. Poor experience, cheap partnership.

There was a big delay and I missed my connection flight

I had problems issuing the online boarding pass for this connecting flight. I had two booking codes (Kayak and American Airlines) and neither of them worked; I didn't receive a booking code from Gol. I had to call the airline (Gol), which gave me a third booking code that allowed me to issue the boarding pass. Even so, the QR code on this boarding pass didn't work at any point between entering the airport and actually boarding, which required document checks by airport and airline staff.

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

Gate agent tried hard to be helpful. Flight was just fine, some information was even in English. Fortaleza is a nice airport.

Appreciate having multiple food options for allergies. Nice to have an extra seat between us for comfort.

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

Flight cancelled. Added a day and a half to my travel. American Airlines DID put me in a hotel for two nights, but have not given any money back for any of this! I spent money on an apartment at my destination that I basically wasted because I could not arrive.

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