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Connecting route · Brazil → Cuba

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Havana

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Havana. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Panama City, about 11h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 11h 06m
RIOHAVMIA

Rio de Janeiro to Havana at a glance

Fastest journey11h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Havana

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) HAV
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, World Atlantic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 22m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) HAV
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 06m
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RIO Bogota (BOG) HAV
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Wingo
Self-transfer likely ~11h 58m
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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
6,644 km4,126 miles
Journey time
11h 06mestimate
Time difference
-2hHavana vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Havana
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → HAV

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Havana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Havana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Panama City 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 Havana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,644 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Havana?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and Bogota (BOG). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Havana?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Havana: José Martí International Airport (HAV).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Havana?
Havana is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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