A cyclist rides through a park with a view of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. — flights from Paris to Rio de Janeiro
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Flights from Paris to Rio De Janeiro

Nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) take about 11h 59m (9,184 km). Air France flies it. Lowest fare seen: $878 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Rio De Janeiro

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A cyclist rides through a park with a view of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. — arriving in Rio De Janeiro

Airport transfer

GIG → Rio de Janeiro, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Paris Charles de Gaulle →1 lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresGIG to Rio de Janeiro: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Rio De Janeiro →80 drop-off points

Things to book in Rio De Janeiro

All 8 things to do in Rio de Janeiro →
Christ the Redeemer (statue)from €42.85
Christ the Redeemer 4.1 · 138 Tiqets reviews
from €42.85
Corcovado Train 4.1 · 138 Tiqets reviews
Maracanã Stadiumfrom €33.03
Maracanã Stadium 4.4 · 36 Tiqets reviews
Sugarloaf Mountainfrom €74.09
Sugarloaf Mountain 3.8 · 16 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Paris to Rio De Janeiro

Carriers on CDG–GIG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Francenonstop fare seen

Paris to Rio De Janeiro fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $835 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $437. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$128228 Oct 2026 · Air France$612 · 2 stops26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$111023 Nov 2026 · Air France$526 · 1 stop24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$11102 Dec 2026 · Air France$519 · 1 stop2 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$10704 Jan 2027 · Air France$592 · 2 stops26 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$11331 Feb 2027 · Air France$546 · 2 stops1 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$8357 Mar 2027 · Air France$437 · 2 stops7 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$91216 Apr 2027 · Air France$626 · 1 stop16 Apr 2027
Jun 2027$8789 Jun 2027 · Air France$610 · 2 stops9 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $437 in March 2027, against $526 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Paris to Rio De Janeiro, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Paris to Rio De Janeiro flights

How long is the flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro?
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 59m, covering 9,184 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Paris from Rio De Janeiro by air?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 9,184 km (5,707 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Paris to Rio De Janeiro?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CDG–GIG route include Air France. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CDG–GIG was $878 USD with Air France (nonstop), departing 9 Jun 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Rio De Janeiro?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $437 one-way, against $626 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Paris to Rio De Janeiro?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $519 with one stop against $878 nonstop, a saving of $359. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from France to Rio De Janeiro?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Rio De Janeiro visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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