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Only ITA Airways operates flights between Rome and Rio de Janeiro.

Flights from Rome to Rio de Janeiro may depart from several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO), with arrivals available at airports in Rio de Janeiro area such as Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rome to Rio de Janeiro.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪2,243 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to ₪3,495 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪266–₪303 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Rome to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 4% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Rome to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪3,234 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪3,952, a difference of ₪718. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rome to Rio de Janeiro route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 50 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Rome to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach and Praia de Ipanema. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 21:44
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 10:54.

The flight takes about 12h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% below the route average of ₪3,418. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Rome to Rio de Janeiro takes 12h 04m, covering 14,794 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

ITA Airways is the only airline operating Rome to Rio de Janeiro flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 38m, compared with 16h 50m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 51m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Rome (Brasilia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around ₪32:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around ₪31:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Round-trip flights from Rome to Rio de Janeiro range from ₪2,910 to ₪4,088, with an average of ₪3,418 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪2,910 counts as a good deal.