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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Bogota, about 17h 18m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 16m
RIOFLLVCP

Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale at a glance

Fastest journey11h 16mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale

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 Sao Paulo (VCP) FLL
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines
Fri13:45 RIO14:37 VCP8h 08m connection22:45 VCP06:03 FLLAzul Brazilian Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 18m
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RIO Bogota (BOG) FLL
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~11h 16m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) FLL
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 29m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) FLL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 13m
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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
6,749 km4,191 miles
Journey time
11h 16mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hFort Lauderdale vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Fort Lauderdale
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → FLL

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Bogota and Panama City. 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 Fort Lauderdale?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,749 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Fort Lauderdale?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (VCP), Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Atlanta (ATL). Azul Brazilian Airlines flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Fort Lauderdale?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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