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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Caracas

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Caracas. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Bogota, about 8h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 24m
RIOCCSGRU

Rio de Janeiro to Caracas at a glance

Fastest journey8h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Caracas

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

1
RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) CCS
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: GOL
One airline, one ticket ~8h 24m
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RIO Bogota (BOG) CCS
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Avior Airlines, LASER Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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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
4,523 km2,809 miles
Journey time
8h 24mestimate
Time difference
-1hCaracas vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Caracas
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → CCS

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Caracas: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Caracas?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo and Bogota. 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 Caracas?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,523 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Caracas?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU) and Bogota (BOG). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Caracas?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Caracas: Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Caracas?
Caracas is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.

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