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Flights from Cleveland to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Atlanta, about 13h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 05m
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Cleveland to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey13h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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CLE Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 10m
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CLE Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 05m
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CLE Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 49m
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CLE New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
Self-transfer likely ~14h 01m
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CLE Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
Self-transfer likely ~14h 13m
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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
8,187 km5,084 miles
Journey time
13h 05mestimate
Time difference
+2hRio de Janeiro vs Cleveland
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
CLE → GIG, SDU

Flights from Cleveland to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Atlanta and Dallas. 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 Cleveland to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,187 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Rio de Janeiro?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Cleveland.

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