Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 6.1% of flights on this route were direct. When a direct option is not chosen, flights typically involve connecting, with a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

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

The direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome typically takes around 11 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9171 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 17 hours. This difference in travel time is important to consider when planning your itinerary.

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 indicates that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more favorable fares. Monitoring prices over time could be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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Rio de Janeiro to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

For travelers seeking 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 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome, the data indicates that January and June stand out as the most affordable months, with median fares of $722 and $725 respectively. May also offers a more budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $911. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome connect at least once, with only 6.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Rio de Janeiro to Rome takes approximately 36h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9171 km. Given the distance and the prevalence of connecting flights, travelers should plan for an extended travel time.

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

Regular price: $749 - $1,499

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome is between $749 and $1499. The current lowest deal is $844 with Air France, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 23.

now $844

Low $749

High $1,499

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Air France

$1,118

$1,104

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Air France

$1,103

$1,108

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

City Connexion Airlines

$1,110

$983

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

City Connexion Airlines

$1,165

$998

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

City Connexion Airlines

$1,089

$1,048

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Air France

$1,165

$998

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$1,474 → $1,027

30%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,442 → $1,003

30%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$1,482 → $1,103

26%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,397 → $1,062

24%

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 for Rio de Janeiro to Rome are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $722 for Rio de Janeiro to Rome.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 36h 20m flight duration

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome typically have a median duration of 36 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for Rio de Janeiro to Rome.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alitalia offers direct deals

Alitalia has offered direct flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Rome historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$819

Rome main airports to arrive at

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome.

📍 ~24 km from Rome city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$819

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Naples International (NAP)

Naples International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Rome.

📍 ~185 km from Rome (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1,052

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Dec 14

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Dec 14

Rome, Italy

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Dec 07

Rome, Italy

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Dec 09

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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. Within this period, the average price was $808. Prices tend to be higher when booking too far in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1414. Similarly, last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of departure also saw higher average prices, around $1156.

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 was $1379. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1561 or less. Travelers aiming for a more budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $1140 threshold.

Historically, January and June have been the cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome, with median prices around $722 and $725 respectively. May also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $911. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $1379 for the route. Planning your trip during these months could lead to considerable savings.

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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: $749 - $1,499

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome is between $749 and $1499. The current lowest deal is $844 with Air France, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 23.

now $844

Low $749

High $1,499

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Air France

$1,118

$1,104

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Air France

$1,103

$1,108

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

City Connexion Airlines

$1,110

$983

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

City Connexion Airlines

$1,165

$998

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

City Connexion Airlines

$1,089

$1,048

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Rome

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Rome (FCO)

Air France

$1,165

$998

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$1,474 → $1,027

30%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,442 → $1,003

30%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$1,482 → $1,103

26%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,397 → $1,062

24%

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 for Rio de Janeiro to Rome are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $722 for Rio de Janeiro to Rome.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 36h 20m flight duration

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome typically have a median duration of 36 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for Rio de Janeiro to Rome.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alitalia offers direct deals

Alitalia has offered direct flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Rome historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$819

Rome main airports to arrive at

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome.

📍 ~24 km from Rome city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$819

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Naples International (NAP)

Naples International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Rome.

Rome, Italy

92% AI deal score

$4,347

$2,708

Save $1,639

TAP Portugal

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Today’s best flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

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

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

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

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Rio de Janeiro - Rome route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Expect a 36h 20m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Alitalia offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rome main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rome

Best Elite deals to Rome

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Dec 14

Dec 11

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 07

Dec 09

Dec 02

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Nov 30

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?

How much should a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome cost?

What's the best month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Rio de Janeiro

Flights to Rome from other cities

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

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

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

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome

Rio de Janeiro - Rome route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Expect a 36h 20m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Alitalia offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rome main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rome

Best Elite deals to Rome

Dec 10

Dec 14

Dec 11

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 07

Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 07

Dec 09

Nov 30

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?

How much should a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome cost?

What's the best month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome?