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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Edmonton

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Edmonton. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Houston, about 16h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 16h 12m
RIOYEGYYZ

Rio de Janeiro to Edmonton at a glance

Fastest journey16h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Houston

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Edmonton

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 Toronto (YYZ) YEA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 12m
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RIO Houston (IAH) YEA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 21m
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RIO Montreal (YUL) YEA
Leg 1: Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 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
10,830 km6,725 miles
Journey time
16h 12mestimate
Time difference
-4hEdmonton vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Edmonton
CAD
Airports
GIG, SDU → YEG

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Edmonton: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Edmonton?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Houston and Montreal. 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 Edmonton?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,830 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Edmonton?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Houston (IAH) and Montreal (YUL). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Edmonton?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Edmonton: Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Edmonton?
Edmonton is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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