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Connecting route · Brazil → Puerto Rico

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Juan

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Juan. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 10h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 23m
RIOSJUBOG

Rio de Janeiro to San Juan at a glance

Fastest journey10h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Juan

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

1
RIO Bogota (BOG) SJU
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~10h 23m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) SJU
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 21m
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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
5,232 km3,249 miles
Journey time
10h 23mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Juan vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in San Juan
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → SJU, SIG

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Juan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Juan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 San Juan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,232 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and San Juan?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG) and Panama City (PTY). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and San Juan?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). San Juan: Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and San Juan?
San Juan is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.

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