Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from C$ 490

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — RIO
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in September or November, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,077

One-way from

C$ 490

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,398
24/3-8/4
  • 24/3-8/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 75h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro
4/4
  • 4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2025.

Mon 24/310:35 p.m.YVR - GIG
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/45:45 a.m.GIG - YVR
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 1,077
Mon 24/310:35 p.m.YVR - SDU
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/46:15 a.m.SDU - YVR
3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 1,080
Mon 5/58:45 a.m.YVR - GIG
2 stops28h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 27/510:20 a.m.GIG - YVR
2 stops33h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/3C$ 1,123
Wed 7/512:30 p.m.YVR - GIG
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Wed 28/53:55 p.m.GIG - YVR
2 stops32h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 11/3C$ 1,142
Sat 3/511:00 p.m.YVR - SDU
2 stops36h 50mAir Canada
Mon 26/57:55 a.m.SDU - YVR
2 stops31h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/3C$ 1,156
Tue 23/96:51 a.m.YVR - GIG
2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1011:00 p.m.GIG - YVR
2 stops26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 1,211
Wed 24/911:45 a.m.YVR - GIG
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/109:05 p.m.GIG - YVR
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3C$ 1,214
Wed 24/98:45 a.m.YVR - SDU
2 stops24h 55mLATAM Airlines
Tue 14/108:20 p.m.SDU - YVR
2 stops23h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/3C$ 1,273
Sun 16/37:25 p.m.YVR - GIG
2 stops31h 50mDelta
Wed 26/38:30 p.m.GIG - YVR
2 stops30h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/3C$ 1,287
Wed 27/81:50 p.m.YVR - SDU
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/91:00 p.m.SDU - YVR
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 1,368
Wed 27/84:20 p.m.YVR - GIG
2 stops28h 05mAvianca
Mon 29/91:30 a.m.GIG - YVR
2 stops24h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/3C$ 1,466

Find flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2025.

Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - GIG

YVRGIG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 24/3

10:35 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

3 stops30h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/4

5:45 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

3 stops44h 45m

C$ 1,077

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - SDU

YVRSDU

Vancouver Intl

Mon 24/3

10:35 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

3 stops34h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 8/4

6:15 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

3 stops44h 15m

C$ 1,080

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - GIG

YVRGIG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/5

8:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/5

10:20 a.m.-3:29 p.m.

2 stops33h 09m

C$ 1,123

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - GIG

YVRGIG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/5

12:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/5

3:55 p.m.-8:18 p.m.

2 stops32h 23m

C$ 1,142

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - SDU

YVRSDU

Vancouver Intl

Sat 3/5

11:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops36h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 26/5

7:55 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops31h 20m

C$ 1,156

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - GIG

YVRGIG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 27/8

11:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 30/9

9:05 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop19h 15m

C$ 1,220

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - SDU

YVRSDU

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/5

8:01 a.m.-9:35 a.m.

2 stops21h 34m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 29/5

8:20 p.m.-3:29 p.m.

2 stops23h 09m

C$ 1,279

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - GIG

YVRGIG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 27/3

7:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/4

3:55 p.m.-9:19 p.m.

2 stops33h 24m

C$ 1,293

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - SDU

YVRSDU

Vancouver Intl

Wed 27/8

1:50 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 30/9

1:00 p.m.-11:44 a.m.

2 stops26h 44m

C$ 1,368

VancouverRio de Janeiro

YVR - GIG

YVRGIG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 27/8

4:20 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops28h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 29/9

1:30 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

C$ 1,466

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/3

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Vancouver with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 7 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro (average of C$ 555). Flying from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 963). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 11 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, such as LATAM Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from C$ 1,125. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 1,159, and United Airlines, from C$ 1,220. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 588 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from C$ 713 and United Airlines from C$ 949 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro (average of C$ 555). Flying from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 963). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 4 airlines flying from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 798AverageC$ 1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 941AverageC$ 1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,177AverageC$ 1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
LATAM AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,197AverageC$ 1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search LATAM Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?

When you search for this flight from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Rio de Janeiro from Vancouver.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.