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Connecting route · Venezuela → Brazil

Flights from Caracas to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Caracas to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Bogota, about 8h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 24m
CCSRIOGRU

Caracas to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey8h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Caracas 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
CCS Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: GOL · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 24m
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CCS Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca, Avior Airlines, LASER Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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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
4,523 km2,809 miles
Journey time
8h 24mestimate
Time difference
+1hRio de Janeiro vs Caracas
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
CCS → GIG, SDU

Flights from Caracas to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Caracas to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo and Bogota. 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 Caracas to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,523 km.
Where do you change planes between Caracas and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU) and Bogota (BOG). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Caracas and Rio de Janeiro?
Caracas: Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Caracas and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Caracas.

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