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Flights from San Juan to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from San Juan to Rio de Janeiro. 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
San Juan to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey10h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City
Best ways to fly from San Juan to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- +1hRio de Janeiro vs San Juan
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- SJU, SIG → GIG, SDU
Flights from San Juan to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Juan to Rio de Janeiro?
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 San Juan to Rio de Janeiro?
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 San Juan and Rio de Janeiro?
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 San Juan and Rio de Janeiro?
San Juan: Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between San Juan and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of San Juan.
