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Flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Miami, about 13h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 13m
Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey12h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Miami
Best ways to fly from Charlotte 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.
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CLT New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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CLT Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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CLT Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
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
- 7,585 km4,710 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hRio de Janeiro vs Charlotte
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- CLT → GIG, SDU
Flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Miami 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 Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,585 km.
Where do you change planes between Charlotte and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Charlotte and Rio de Janeiro?
Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Charlotte.
