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Flights from Edmonton to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Edmonton to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Houston, about 16h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 16h 12m
YEGRIOYYZ

Edmonton to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey16h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Houston

Best ways to fly from Edmonton 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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YEA Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~16h 12m
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YEA Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 21m
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YEA Montreal (YUL) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Transat
Self-transfer likely ~17h 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
10,830 km6,725 miles
Journey time
16h 12mestimate
Time difference
+4hRio de Janeiro vs Edmonton
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
YEG → GIG, SDU

Flights from Edmonton to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edmonton to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Houston and Montreal. 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 Edmonton to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,830 km.
Where do you change planes between Edmonton and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Houston (IAH) and Montreal (YUL). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edmonton and Rio de Janeiro?
Edmonton: Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Edmonton.

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