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Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Rome

Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rome (FCO) take about 11h 58m (9,172 km). ITA Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $469 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Rio De Janeiro to Rome

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

✈ ITA Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Rio De Janeiro to Rome fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $469 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $371. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$46925 Oct 2026 · ITA Airways$371 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$51323 Nov 2026 · ITA Airways$376 · 2 stops19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$5769 Dec 2026 · ITA Airways$382 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$150713 Jan 2027 · ITA Airways$838 · 3 stops13 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$121116 Feb 2027 · ITA Airways$515 · 2 stops16 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$7529 Mar 2027 · ITA Airways$471 · 3 stops9 Mar 2027
Jun 2027$7408 Jun 2027 · ITA Airways$454 · 2 stops8 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $371 for October 2026, $382 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rio De Janeiro to Rome, 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 — Rio De Janeiro to Rome flights

How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Rome?
A nonstop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rome (FCO) takes about 11h 58m, covering 9,172 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 Rio De Janeiro from Rome by air?
The great-circle distance between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is 9,172 km (5,699 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Rio De Janeiro to Rome?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the GIG–FCO route include ITA Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Rome cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on GIG–FCO was $469 USD with ITA Airways (nonstop), departing 25 Oct 2026, 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 Rio De Janeiro to Rome?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $371 one-way, against $838 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Rio De Janeiro to Rome?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $371 with one stop against $469 nonstop, a saving of $98. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Rio De Janeiro to Rome?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Rome 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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