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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
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 New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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.





