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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Houston, about 17h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 33m
RIOYVRYYZ

Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver at a glance

Fastest journey16h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Houston

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver

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 Toronto (YYZ) YVR
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 01m
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RIO Houston (IAH) YVR
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~16h 35m
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3
RIO Dallas (DFW) YVR
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 33m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) YVR
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~16h 34m
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RIO Miami (MIA) YVR
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
Self-transfer likely ~17h 32m
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RIO New York (JFK) YVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 05m
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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
11,226 km6,971 miles
Journey time
16h 33mestimate
Time difference
-5hVancouver vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Vancouver
CAD
Airports
GIG, SDU → YVR

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Houston and Dallas. 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 Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,226 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Atlanta (ATL). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Vancouver?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 5 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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