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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 8:14 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 9:19 am.

The flight takes about 9h 24m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro takes 9h 24m, covering 4,753 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro range from $1,016 to $1,525, with an average of $1,276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,016 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $1,276. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,164 round-trip via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), compared to $1,397 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Atlanta 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%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• Delta
• LATAM Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $515, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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 $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

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

• Miami (MIA) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Miami (MIA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 22%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,181 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,506: a $325 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 45m, compared with 13h 32m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 14h 30m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Atlanta (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: 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.