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Flights from Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Toronto, about 12h 21m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 21m
Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey12h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Toronto
Best ways to fly from Philadelphia 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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PHL New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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PHL Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
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PHL Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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PHL Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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
- 7,737 km4,805 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 21mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hRio de Janeiro vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → GIG, SDU
Flights from Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Toronto and Atlanta. 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 Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,737 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), Atlanta (ATL) and Miami (MIA). American Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Rio de Janeiro?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
