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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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• Miami (MIA) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

On the Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,147 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,555: a $408 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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%.

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.

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 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 9:20 am.

The flight takes about 9h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $1,298. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 9h 25m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $621 to $5,526. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $514, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $1,088 to $1,538, with an average of $1,298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,088 counts as a good deal.

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