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Flights from Albuquerque to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 14h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 07m
ABQRIOIAH

Albuquerque to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey14h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ABQ Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 07m
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ABQ Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 11m
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ABQ Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 36m
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ABQ New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
Self-transfer likely ~16h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,287 km5,767 miles
Journey time
14h 07mestimate
Time difference
+4hRio de Janeiro vs Albuquerque
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
ABQ → GIG, SDU

Flights from Albuquerque to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,287 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and New York (JFK). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and Rio de Janeiro?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Albuquerque.

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