Which airports can I use when flying from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) 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).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro pass through?

One-stop flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through: • Miami (MIA) - 71% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 5% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 4% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $811 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,382, a difference of $571. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro?

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.

How long is a flight from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro takes 00m, covering 4,713 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

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.

Have flight prices from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $918 to $2,845. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro looking right now?

One-way fares from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $475, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 59m, compared with 13h 39m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 14h 39m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

What is the time difference between Charlotte and Rio de Janeiro?

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

What car rental options are available in Rio de Janeiro?

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 averaging $29: • FOCO • Localiza • MOVIDA • Avis • Unidas Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates averaging $32: • FOCO • MOVIDA • Avis • Budget • Unidas

How much should I expect to pay for a Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro flight?

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro range from $752 to $1,263, with an average of $941 over the past 12 months. Anything below $752 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro typically range from $752 to $1,263. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $918, on GOL.

What is the cheapest Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

Charlotte (CLT) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the cheapest Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro route, averaging $870 round-trip. Other Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro routes average $974, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro at $818 round-trip. •December ($1,641) and January ($1,452) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

GOL ($918) and American Airlines ($1,252) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Miami (MIA) is the most popular layover for the Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro route. 71% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MIA.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,054. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro which airport offers the shortest layover?

Miami (MIA) had the shortest average connection time for Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro layovers at 7h 36m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

4:13 pm - 1:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 02m2 stops Orlando Brasilia

5:35 am - 8:01 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

16h 26m2 stops Brasilia Orlando

$918GOL

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

6:00 am - 2:55 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 55m3 stops Orlando Bogotá El Dorado Montevideo Carrasco

9:00 pm - 10:00 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

27h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$942Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3

4:44 pm - 7:30 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

24h 46m2 stops Orlando Brasilia

9:10 pm - 9:24 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

26h 14m2 stops Brasilia Orlando

$951GOL

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

4:13 pm - 4:30 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

22h 17m2 stops Orlando Brasilia

5:40 pm - 7:59 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-CLT Charlotte Douglas

28h 19m2 stops Brasilia Orlando

$953GOL

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

4:13 pm - 1:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 02m2 stops Orlando Brasilia

9:00 pm - 4:20 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

21h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$957Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

6:00 am - 2:55 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 55m3 stops Orlando Bogotá El Dorado Montevideo Carrasco

1:40 am - 11:44 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

24h 04m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Orlando

$972Multiple Airlines

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4:47 pm - 1:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 23m2 stops Orlando Brasilia

9:10 pm - 8:01 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

24h 51m2 stops Brasilia Orlando

$1,032GOL

Fri, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 12

6:40 pm - 9:25 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

12h 45m1 stop Miami

11:55 pm - 1:45 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

15h 50m1 stop Miami

$1,252American Airlines

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5:52 pm - 10:15 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 23m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:55 pm - 10:59 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

13h 04m1 stop Miami

$1,252American Airlines

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9:05 am - 6:15 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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10:25 pm - 12:45 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

16h 20m1 stop Miami

$1,252American Airlines

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Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

9:32 am - 5:55 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 23m2 stops Orlando Bogotá El Dorado

1:20 pm - 9:33 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

34h 13m3 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Miami

$1,090Multiple Airlines

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2:23 pm - 10:15 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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27h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,133Multiple Airlines

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5:01 pm - 4:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl

2:35 pm - 4:20 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas

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$1,138Multiple Airlines

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11:37 am - 8:25 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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$1,265Multiple Airlines

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4:42 pm - 6:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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$1,334American Airlines

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9:32 am - 6:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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9:32 am - 6:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

32h 08m3 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl

6:10 am - 3:56 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-CLT Charlotte Douglas

35h 46m3 stops Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl Orlando Denver Intl

$1,401Multiple Airlines

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11:30 am - 10:00 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

32h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:55 pm - 1:39 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-CLT Charlotte Douglas

20h 44m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,418LATAM Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

2:28 pm - 5:25 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24h 57m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:55 pm - 1:39 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-CLT Charlotte Douglas

20h 44m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,427LATAM Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

2:28 pm - 5:25 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24h 57m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro departing in november.
What is the cheapest Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: Charlotte (CLT) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the cheapest Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro route, averaging $870 round-trip. Other Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro routes average $974, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •June is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro at $818 round-trip.
•December ($1,641) and January ($1,452) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro:

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

Prices vary by airline.
How long is a flight from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro takes 00m, covering 4,713 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro flight?
Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro range from $752 to $1,263, with an average of $941 over the past 12 months. Anything below $752 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $918 to $2,845. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro looking right now?
One-way fares from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $475, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available in Rio de Janeiro?
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 averaging $29:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates averaging $32:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas
Which airports can I use when flying from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
Flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) 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).
Which airports do connecting flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro pass through?
One-stop flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Miami (MIA) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $811 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,382, a difference of $571.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro?
Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 59m, compared with 13h 39m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 14h 39m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Charlotte (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $811, about $571 less than Friday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro trip for June. Fares historically average $818 round-trip in that month - typically $823 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

• Linx Galeão by Wish
• Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão
• Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

• ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
• Hotel Atlântico Business Centro
• Windsor Florida Hotel

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