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Flights from Orlando to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Orlando to Rio de Janeiro. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Brasilia, about 10h 28m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 28m
Orlando to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey10h 28mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Brasilia
Best ways to fly from Orlando 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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ORL Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Thu22:15 ORL07:43 GRU1h 17m connection09:00 GRU09:43 RIOLATAM Brasil
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ORL Recife (REC) RIO
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Brasil
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
- 7,034 km4,368 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 28mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hRio de Janeiro vs Orlando
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- MCO, SFB → GIG, SDU
Flights from Orlando to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Orlando to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Miami. 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 Orlando to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,034 km.
Where do you change planes between Orlando and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Brasilia (BSB), Miami (MIA) and Fortaleza (FOR). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Orlando and Rio de Janeiro?
Orlando: Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Orlando and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Orlando.





