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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
RDURIOJFK

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
One airline, one ticket ~13h 02m
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RDU Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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RDU Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 46m
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RDU Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~13h 55m
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RDU Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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RDU Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 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
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.

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