Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Approximately 10 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro is one hour ahead of Toronto, where Pearson International Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YYZ to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets are available for booking. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is where you'll complete your journey.
Book your favourite seat with Air Canada. This popular airline operates direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
YYZ is about 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a hotel near YYZ? If you've booked an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Rio De Janeiro
₹ 24,485 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A return ticket right now is ₹ 45,474. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from YYZ to Rio De Janeiro, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Go where the road takes you with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from YYZ to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SDU. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your YYZ to Rio De Janeiro flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 32 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport can get you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel near RRJ. Settle in at one of these stays after your YYZ to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Ready to make tracks? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without worrying about how to get to where you're going.
If you're hoping for a certain kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Visit Rio De Janeiro in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from YYZ to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Pearson International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are essential stops on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key reasons to visit.
