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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Del Este

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Del Este. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires, about 4h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 49m
RIOPDPGRU

Rio de Janeiro to Punta Del Este at a glance

Fastest journey4h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Del Este

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) PDP
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL
One airline, one ticket ~4h 49m
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2
RIO Buenos Aires (AEP) PDP
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL
One airline, one ticket ~5h 22m
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3
RIO Asuncion (ASU) PDP
Leg 1: GOL, JetSmart Argentina, Paranair · Leg 2: Paranair
One airline, one ticket ~5h 43m
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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
1,756 km1,090 miles
Journey time
4h 49mestimate
Time difference
NonePunta Del Este vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Punta Del Este
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → PDP

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Del Este: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Del Este?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Asuncion. 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 Punta Del Este?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,756 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Punta Del Este?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Buenos Aires (AEP) and Asuncion (ASU). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Punta Del Este?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Punta Del Este: Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP).

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