Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver: what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver jetting off from here.
Vancouver has several airports you can fly into. Touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Brazil, you'll need a visa to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes about 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YVR if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). As soon as your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 16 minutes.
You'll find some cozy hotels where you can make a pit stop near CXH. Kick back after your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver is C$617. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,219. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver. August is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Science World.
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