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Flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro

Nonstop flights from Rome (FCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) take about 11h 58m (9,172 km). ITA Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $775 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Rome to Rio De Janeiro

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

✈ ITA Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Rome to Rio De Janeiro fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $775 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $477. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$95426 Oct 2026 · ITA Airways$801 · 3 stops26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$84223 Nov 2026 · ITA Airways$531 · 1 stop24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$105416 Dec 2026 · ITA Airways$823 · 3 stops23 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$96027 Jan 2027 · ITA Airways$712 · 2 stops27 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$77518 Feb 2027 · ITA Airways$616 · 3 stops10 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$78416 Mar 2027 · ITA Airways$477 · 2 stops14 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$8595 Apr 2027 · ITA Airways$542 · 1 stop5 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $477 in March 2027, against $531 for November 2026.

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 (Rome 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 — Rome to Rio De Janeiro flights

How long is the flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro?
A nonstop flight from Rome (FCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) 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 Rome from Rio De Janeiro by air?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 9,172 km (5,699 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Rio De Janeiro?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FCO–GIG 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 Rome to Rio De Janeiro cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FCO–GIG was $775 USD with ITA Airways (nonstop), departing 18 Feb 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 Rome to Rio De Janeiro?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $477 one-way, against $823 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Rome to Rio De Janeiro?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $477 with 2 stops against $775 nonstop, a saving of $298. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Rome 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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