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Flights from Punta Del Este to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Punta Del Este to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires, about 4h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 49m
Punta Del Este to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey4h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires
Best ways to fly from Punta Del Este 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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PDP Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
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PDP Buenos Aires (AEP) RIO
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina
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
- 1,756 km1,090 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 49mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneRio de Janeiro vs Punta Del Este
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- PDP → GIG, SDU
Flights from Punta Del Este to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Punta Del Este to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Asuncion. 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 Punta Del Este to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,756 km.
Where do you change planes between Punta Del Este and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Buenos Aires (AEP) and Asuncion (ASU). Aerolíneas Argentinas flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Punta Del Este and Rio de Janeiro?
Punta Del Este: Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).




