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Flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Miami, about 13h 02m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 19m
Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey12h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Miami
Best ways to fly from Raleigh 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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RDU New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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RDU Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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RDU Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Mesa 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
- 7,517 km4,668 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 19mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hRio de Janeiro vs Raleigh
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- RDU → GIG, SDU
Flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Miami 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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,517 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL) and Toronto (YYZ). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Rio de Janeiro?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Raleigh.





