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$1,242 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro (SYD-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:20 - 21:05SYD-GIG
21h 45m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:50 - 06:45GIG-SYD
28h 55m1 stop
$1,894LATAM Airlines
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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
LATAM Airlines Logo
08:00 - 22:30SYD-GIG
27h 30m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
18:05 - 06:45GIG-SYD
23h 40m1 stop
$1,908LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:20 - 21:05SYD-GIG
21h 45m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
15:10 - 06:45GIG-SYD
26h 35m3 stops
$1,928LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 14 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
11:30 - 21:05SYD-GIG
22h 35m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
22:05 - 17:15GIG-SYD
30h 10m1 stop
$2,117Qantas Airways
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Thu, 14 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
11:30 - 23:30SYD-GIG
25h 00m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:25 - 17:15GIG-SYD
33h 50m2 stops
$2,134Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 08:20SYD-GIG
60h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 07:05GIG-SYD
43h 05m2 stops
$2,141American Airlines
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 08:20SYD-GIG
60h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 07:05GIG-SYD
67h 05m2 stops
$2,143American Airlines
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Mon, 21 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
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07:45 - 17:15SYD-GIG
22h 30m2 stops
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23:00 - 09:35GIG-SYD
45h 35m3 stops
$2,418
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Wed, 13 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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11:50 - 10:15SYD-GIG
35h 25m3 stops
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03:05 - 06:45GIG-SYD
38h 40m2 stops
$2,561
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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
Emirates Logo
20:10 - 08:40SYD-SDU
49h 30m2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:25 - 17:20SDU-SYD
64h 55m2 stops
$3,481Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro is July, where tickets cost $2,402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,752 and $3,223 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$1,242
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

When to book flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

  • How do I get from Galeao Airport to Rio's city centre?

    A taxi from the airport will typically take around 20min and cost around 52 BRL (12 AUD). A transfer bus trip is likely to take roughly 40min and will generally cost 61 BRL (14 AUD). If you choose to take the metro, you can take the BRT bus to Vicente de Carvalho metro station and take the L2 from there. Your trip will take around 60min and cost approximately 26.90 BRL (6.20 AUD).

  • What routes do the airlines offer from Sydney Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you’re flying from Sydney to Rio, your flights are likely to have at least two layovers. Flights to Galeao Airport offered by LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways have layovers at Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) offered by LATAM Airlines typically have layovers in Auckland, Santiago, and Sao Paulo (GRU) along the way.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro was $814 for a one-way ticket and $1,241 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, Emirates or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $3,705 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,655 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney 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 from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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 from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

  • When travelling from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) with a hidden disability, you can contact the Airport Services Centre, which is located on Level 3 of the International Terminal. They'll give you a sunflower lanyard that discreetly lets staff know you may need assistance.
  • If you’re hoping to track your flight or have a friend track yours, Sydney Airport offers online flight tracking. You can also find live updates through their social media pages or apps.
  • If you haven’t exchanged money before arriving at Rio de Janeiro–Galeao International Airport (GIG), you will find currency exchange services offered on the first and the third floor of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
  • If you require help with mobility issues, Rio de Janeiro–Galeao International Airport has wheelchair services on the first and second floor of Terminal 1 and the first and third floor of Terminal 2. Please contact the airport at least 48h before your arrival to arrange these services.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney 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 3285 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.8Food
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

10.0 ExcellentWoei, June 2025DXB - SIN
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

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 good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

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

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

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

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

The boarding and new bag drop-off process was confusing and causing massive delays.

Wider seats, better seat cushions, (I felt like there was a board I was sitting on). I had the chicken to eat but It neither tasted nor looked like chicken. The fruit was good.

It was a very good flight, no entertainment is the reason for not checking that box.

Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Change of gate in Santiago devolved into half plus hour delay and a really tight connection in Lima

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

No entertainment but not expected. Unless you are referring to monitor that you can use. Then Al, was fine on all flights.

Staff encountered friendly and helpful. Flight delayed 1 hour due to mechanical issue, but made it through Atlanta immkgration and security in plenty of time,

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Mechanical delay and no compensation. Missed connection as a result of their delay. Mediocre performance and service. Horrible airline currently with horrible culture.

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

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Not very good , the stewardess were unfriendly and they don't like to be bothered. Cos was a night flight and they need to sleep.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

We were not offered anything to drink in business class during the boarding process.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

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.

What, first class and not even a cup of coffee before landing at 5 am in First Class? Really?

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