Can I fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Paris?

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris are available, but they represent a small portion of the total. Historically, approximately 1.9% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experienced 2 stopovers across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is approximately 11 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 16 hours and 15 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 9152 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Rio de Janeiro to Paris?

Historically, flying with a layover from Rio de Janeiro to Paris has been slightly more economical. The median price for connecting flights was $1265, while direct flights had a median price of $1320. This represents a premium of approximately 4% for direct flights in the trailing 90 days, with direct flights making up about 2.2% of the options.

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November 16 - November 30

Cheapest

GIG - Paris

$945

$815

Round trip

August 10 - August 20

Best

GIG - Paris

$1,037

$821

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August 7 - August 14

Best

SDU - Paris

$1,056

$826

Round trip

August 1 - August 23

Earliest

GIG - Paris

$1,004

$847

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August 11 - August 23

GIG - Paris

$1,025

$847

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November 19 - November 25

GIG - Paris

$945

$854

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November 4 - November 16

GIG - Paris

$938

$872

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November 19 - November 26

GIG - Paris

$944

$880

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August 1 - August 29

Earliest

SDU - Paris

$964

$893

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November 16 - November 21

GIG - Paris

$934

$902

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Rio de Janeiro to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris

For cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, prices typically range from $943–$1710, with a median of $1394. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. While new deals appear almost daily, it is worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Paris? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1048. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1089, and April presents a median fare of $1124. These months represent the best opportunities for finding lower prices.

Most itineraries for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris connect at least once, with only 1.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least two stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Rio de Janeiro to Paris takes approximately 30h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this long-haul route.

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Paris is approximately 9152 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Paris

Regular price: $855 - $1,415

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is typically between $855 and $1415. The current lowest deal is $818 with LATAM Chile, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 30.

now $818

Low $855

High $1,415

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Paris

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is May, with a median price of $1048. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1791. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,048

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,791

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Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris

Air France

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Paris

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Paris

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Paris (CDG)

LATAM Chile

$1,005

$848

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - Paris

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - Paris (CDG)

LATAM Chile

$958

$933

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Paris

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Paris (CDG)

Iberia Airlines

$1,009

$934

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Paris

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Paris (CDG)

Iberia Airlines

$1,018

$935

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Paris

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Paris (CDG)

Iberia Airlines

$1,024

$938

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Paris

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Paris (CDG)

Iberia Airlines

$1,013

$939

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$1,248 → $951

24%

11 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 15

$1,248 → $962

23%

9 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 15

$1,235 → $950

23%

10 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 12

$1,234 → $951

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Paris

Rio de Janeiro - Paris route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Paris are near the typical level of $1394.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, with a median price of $1048.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris typically take 30h 30m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air France offers direct flights

Air France is available for direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile has the lowest recent fare

LATAM Chile offered a recent deal for $818 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.

📍 ~10 km from Rio de Janeiro city center.

💸 Flights from ~$891

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport is an alternative departure airport for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.

📍 ~20 km from Rio de Janeiro city center.

💸 Flights from ~$1123

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Santos Dumont Airport is an option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center.

💸 Flights from ~$977

Paris main airports to arrive at

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a major international gateway to Paris from Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$912

Beauvais–Tillé (BVA)

Beauvais–Tillé offers an alternative arrival point for flights to Paris from Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$998

Châlons Vatry (XCR)

Châlons Vatry provides another option for travelers arriving in the Paris area from Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~140 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1288

Paris Orly (ORY)

Paris Orly is a convenient airport for reaching Paris directly from Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$933

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels Airport can be a useful alternative arrival airport, offering a comparable global network to Paris.

📍 ~260 km from Paris (reachable by high-speed rail).

💸 Flights from ~$769

Lille (LIL)

Lille Airport is a close French alternative, convenient for European domestic and regional flights.

📍 ~200 km from Paris (reachable by TGV train).

💸 Flights from ~$1087

Brussels South Charleroi (CRL)

Brussels South Charleroi Airport provides budget alternatives, especially with low-cost carriers.

📍 ~250 km from Paris (reachable by shuttle bus and train).

💸 Flights from ~$984

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is a major French hub with a reliable network of European and North African routes.

📍 ~400 km from Paris (reachable by TGV train).

💸 Flights from ~$939

Luxembourg (LUX)

Luxembourg Airport offers an efficient experience and competitive pricing on certain European routes.

📍 ~290 km from Paris (reachable by TGV train).

💸 Flights from ~$924

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $944. Booking within 0-6 days of departure historically saw average prices rise to $1528. Prices for bookings made 60 or more days out were also higher, averaging $1456.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $943. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $1394. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $1710, indicating higher costs for a significant portion of flights.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Paris include May, with a median price of $1048, and August, with a median price of $1089. April also showed a relatively low median price of $1124. The annual median price for this route was $1394, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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