Travelling from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro. Check out your options for departing Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Touch down at Rio De Janeiro's primary gateway, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Vancouver.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make taking an early Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
Public transport will get you there in about 15 minutes.
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Santos Dumont Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Ready to make tracks? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without stressing about how to reach your next destination.
If you're hoping for a particular type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Secure your ride from RRJ at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are must-visits when exploring Rio De Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without seeing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
