Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris: what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) is Rio de Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris leaving from here.
Paris has a range of airports you can fly into. Come in for landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
Book a direct Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight and you'll be flying for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
Paris is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There are nine services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from GIG to CDG is the 19:00 Air France service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the latest available service is at 23:10 with Air France.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris
Right now, $398 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. The cheapest price for a return flight is $869. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap Rio de Janeiro to Paris flights by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
You can catch a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG). Start your trip at GIG and come in for landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to Paris plane tickets with Air France. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from GIG.
We make it easy to find a Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is around 13 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a handy hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
79% of flights that leave from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 23 kilometers away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city center in around 25 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 14 kilometers from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Step off your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris and head directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Paris is around 72 kilometers from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach driving.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes using public transport.
Book a hotel near BVA and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you have a late Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these accommodation options put comfort right within reach:
Whether you're after a zippy mini for a solo getaway or a spacious SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the right Paris Beauvais Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the range of wheels available here from names such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris for the best deals.
The street address for Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Paris in March.
Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro to Paris tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Paris must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Musee d'Orsay.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometers to the southeast, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Vieux Lyon and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 338 kilometers southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without dropping by Les Machines de l’île Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
