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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Albuquerque

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Albuquerque. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 14h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 07m
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Rio de Janeiro to Albuquerque at a glance

Fastest journey14h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Albuquerque

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RIO Houston (IAH) ABQ
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Mesa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 07m
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RIO Dallas (DFW) ABQ
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 11m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) ABQ
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 36m
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RIO New York (JFK) ABQ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Self-transfer likely ~16h 50m
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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
9,287 km5,767 miles
Journey time
14h 07mestimate
Time difference
-4hAlbuquerque vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Albuquerque
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → ABQ

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Albuquerque: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Albuquerque?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas 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 Rio de Janeiro to Albuquerque?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,287 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Albuquerque?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and New York (JFK). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Albuquerque?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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