Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 6.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers in the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?

The typical direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome covers a distance of 9171 kilometers and has a median duration of 11 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 17 hours and 0 minutes. This difference accounts for the layover and additional flight segments.

How often do Rio de Janeiro to Rome flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Rio de Janeiro to Rome route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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Rio de Janeiro to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

For cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome, fares typically range from $1140–$1561, with a median of $1379. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

A typical journey from Rio de Janeiro to Rome takes about 36h 20m, including connections. This extended duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of stopovers for most itineraries.

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Rome is approximately 9171 km, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance means that itineraries almost always involve multiple segments.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome, January stands out with a median fare of $722. June is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $725. Additionally, May presents a more affordable option with a median fare of $911. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are connecting, with only 6.1% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and for those that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares, though direct flights are rare.

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

Regular price: $798 - $1,511

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $798 and $1511. The current lowest deal is $803 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 30.

now $803

Low $798

High $1,511

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome is January, with a median price of $722. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1784. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $722

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

$1,027

$854

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

$1,097

$857

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Lufthansa

$1,105

$898

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

TAP Portugal

$1,096

$875

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

TAP Portugal

$1,122

$890

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

$1,053

$856

One-way

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

10 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 28

$1,357 → $955

30%

10 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 27

$1,357 → $989

27%

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$1,150 → $822

29%

5 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 15

$1,164 → $858

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Rio de Janeiro - Rome route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are above the typical level at $803.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $722

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome at $722.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 36h 20m

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome typically take 36h 20m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAP Portugal offers a deal at $803

TAP Portugal has offered a recent deal from Rio de Janeiro to Rome for $803.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, good prices for this long-haul route are uncommon, occurring only 4% of the time.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Consider GIG for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome, offering the cheapest fares for this route.

📍 ~10 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$853

Rome main airports to arrive at

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Rome.

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

💸 Flights from ~$853

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Naples International (NAP)

Cheapest

Naples International is a major international hub with a wide variety of domestic and international flights.

📍 ~188 km from Rome (reachable by high-speed rail and shuttle/taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$914

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rome

93% AI deal score

$5,857

$3,177

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $808. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw an average price of $888, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $1156. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also tended to be more expensive, with an average price of $1414.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome was considered to be $1140 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1379. Prices typically ranged up to $1561 for the higher end of observed fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 270 days, January and June have typically been the cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome. The median price in January was $722, closely followed by June with a median of $725. The annual median price for this route was $1379, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Rio de Janeiro to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

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

Regular price: $798 - $1,511

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $798 and $1511. The current lowest deal is $803 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 30.

now $803

Low $798

High $1,511

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

January

Cheapest

Flights from $722

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

$1,027

$854

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

$1,097

$857

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Lufthansa

$1,105

$898

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

TAP Portugal

$1,096

$875

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

TAP Portugal

$1,122

$890

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

$1,053

$856

One-way

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

10 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 28

$1,357 → $955

30%

10 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 27

$1,357 → $989

27%

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$1,150 → $822

29%

5 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 15

$1,164 → $858

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome