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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Philadelphia
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Philadelphia. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or New York, about 11h 53m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 53m
Rio de Janeiro to Philadelphia at a glance
Fastest journey11h 53mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or New York
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Philadelphia
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) PHL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Fri22:15 RIO05:17 MIA1h 28m connection06:45 MIA09:08 PHLAmerican Airlines
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RIO New York (JFK) PHL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL · Leg 2: American Airlines
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) PHL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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RIO Houston (IAH) PHL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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
- 7,737 km4,805 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 53mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hPhiladelphia vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Philadelphia
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → PHL, TTN
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Philadelphia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, New York and Atlanta. 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 Philadelphia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,737 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL) and Toronto (YYZ). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Philadelphia?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
