Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Around 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
Paris is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You can choose from 8 direct services every week. Air France operates a 7pm departure between GIG and CDG.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to CDG, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Fly without interruptions from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport with Air France. This popular carrier offers services from GIG.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between GIG and CDG is Air France.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Air France. Its services land as scheduled 74.03% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to CDG with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between GIG and CDG include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to CDG flight:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CDG:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris is around 23 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,651 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 3,270. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to CDG by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Visit Paris in February for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to CDG flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Charles de Gaulle Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Louve and Eiffel Tower are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Paris must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
You've visited Paris, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey about 177 kilometres north to Lille to tick off its top attractions. From Palais des Beaux Arts to Grand'Place and Grand place, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Reims is another essential stop in France and is around 113 kilometres east of Paris. No journey is complete without seeing Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.
