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Flights from Grand Rapids to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or Miami, about 13h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 20m
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Grand Rapids to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey13h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Miami

Best ways to fly from Grand Rapids 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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GRR Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 20m
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GRR Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 21m
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GRR Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 54m
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GRR Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 43m
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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
8,518 km5,290 miles
Journey time
13h 20mestimate
Time difference
+2hRio de Janeiro vs Grand Rapids
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
GRR → GIG, SDU

Flights from Grand Rapids to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Grand Rapids to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Miami 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 Grand Rapids to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,518 km.
Where do you change planes between Grand Rapids and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Grand Rapids and Rio de Janeiro?
Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Grand Rapids.

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