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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 8:11 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 9:16 am.

The flight takes about 9h 21m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 9h 21m, covering 4,745 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–Galeão Intl Airport range from $1,083 to $1,573, with an average of $1,350 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,083 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 20% below the route average of $1,350. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,373 round-trip via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), compared to $1,498 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.

The Boeing 767-400 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $555 to $5,498. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

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

• LATAM Airlines
• Delta

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–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $673, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Miami (MIA) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,028 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,567, a difference of $539.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 50m, compared with 13h 21m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 14h 33m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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:

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

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