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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Austin

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Austin. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or Atlanta, about 13h 09m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 54m
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Rio de Janeiro to Austin at a glance

Fastest journey12h 54mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Austin

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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RIO Miami (MIA) AUS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat22:30 RIO05:32 MIA2h 28m connection08:00 MIA09:39 AUSAmerican Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 09m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) AUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 41m
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3
RIO Dallas (DFW) AUS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 25m
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4
RIO Toronto (YYZ) AUS
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 34m
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5
RIO Houston (IAH) AUS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 54m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) AUS
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 54m
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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
8,299 km5,154 miles
Journey time
12h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hAustin vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Austin
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → AUS

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Austin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Austin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Atlanta and Dallas. 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 Austin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,299 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Austin?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Toronto (YYZ). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Austin?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Austin?
Austin is 3 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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