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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or New York, about 13h 28m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 28m
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Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey13h 28mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or New York

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis

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) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Sat22:30 RIO05:32 MIA1h 58m connection07:30 MIA09:58 MSPAmerican Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 28m
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RIO New York (JFK) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri22:30 RIO07:07 JFK4h 53m connection12:00 JFK13:52 MSPGOL + Delta Air Lines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 22m
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RIO Toronto (YYZ) MSP
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 12m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) MSP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 52m
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RIO Dallas (DFW) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 45m
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RIO Houston (IAH) MSP
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 42m
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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
9,094 km5,647 miles
Journey time
13h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hMinneapolis vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → MSP

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, New York and Toronto. 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 Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,094 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 3 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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