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Connecting route · Honduras → Brazil

Flights from San Pedro Sula to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from San Pedro Sula to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or Miami, about 10h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 35m
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San Pedro Sula to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey10h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Miami

Best ways to fly from San Pedro Sula 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.

1
SAP Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: CM Airlines, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 35m
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SAP Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 39m
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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
6,484 km4,027 miles
Journey time
10h 35mestimate
Time difference
+3hRio de Janeiro vs San Pedro Sula
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
SAP → GIG, SDU

Flights from San Pedro Sula to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Pedro Sula to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City and Miami. 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 Pedro Sula to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,484 km.
Where do you change planes between San Pedro Sula and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY) and Miami (MIA). CM Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Pedro Sula and Rio de Janeiro?
San Pedro Sula: Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between San Pedro Sula and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of San Pedro Sula.

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