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Flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro. 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
Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey16h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Houston
Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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.
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YVR Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
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YVR Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: United Airlines
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YVR Montreal (YUL) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Transat
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YVR New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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
- +5hRio de Janeiro vs Vancouver
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- YVR → GIG, SDU
Flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?
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 Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?
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 Vancouver and Rio de Janeiro?
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 Vancouver and Rio de Janeiro?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours ahead of Vancouver.
