There are 3 ways to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro by plane or bus
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Recommended option
Fly to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
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Fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao (GIG)
2 alternative options
Fly to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
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Fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)
Fly to Sao Paulo, bus
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Fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Sao Paulo (GRU)
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Take the bus from Sao Paulo Tiete Bus Station to Rio de Janeiro
Las Vegas (LAS) to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao (GIG) flights
135
Weekly Planes
18h 42m
Average Duration
R$ 1859
Cheapest Price
United States → Brazil
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International entry into Brazil from United States
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Allowed for: All visitors arriving by air. Brazil land borders are closed to non-essential travel
Restricted for: There are no current restrictions
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Conditions of entry into Brazil from United States
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
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- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
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Rules to follow in Brazil
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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to travel from United States to Brazil?
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Brazil from United States.
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What are the travel restrictions in Rio de Janeiro?
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Rio de Janeiro?
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rio de Janeiro is 136.
Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Rio de Janeiro?
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rio de Janeiro is recommended.
Is it compulsory to practice social distancing in Rio de Janeiro?
The social distance requirement in Rio de Janeiro is 1 metre.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Rio de Janeiro?
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 136.
Are there restrictions returning to United States from Brazil?
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from Brazil.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 9 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro is to fly and bus which costs $320 - $800 and takes 24h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro?
The quickest way to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which costs $320 - $600 and takes 18h 48m.
How far is it from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro?
It is approximately 10004 km to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro?
It takes approximately 18h 48m to get from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro, including transfers.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro?
There is no direct flight from Las Vegas Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport. The quickest flight takes 15h 17m and has one stopover.
What is the time difference between Las Vegas and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4h ahead of Las Vegas. It is currently 6:13 PM in Las Vegas and 10:13 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
Which airlines fly from Las Vegas Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport?
JetBlue Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Spirit Airlines and four other airlines offer flights from Las Vegas Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport.
Where can I stay near Rio de Janeiro?
There are 716+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro. Prices start at R$ 500 per night.
How do I get to Las Vegas (LAS) Airport from Las Vegas?
The best way to get from Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport is to bus which takes 44 min and costs $4 - $45.
Launch map view
- Distance: 10003.8 km
- Duration: 18h 48m
What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
Delta, United Airlines and nine other airlines fly from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro hourly.
Airlines
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 8500
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 6500
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Sao Paulo Viracopos
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4800 - R$ 20000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Newark, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Chicago O'Hare, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Atlanta, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1700 - R$ 9500
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Orlando, Sao Paulo Viracopos
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4800 - R$ 20000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 8500
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Washington Dulles, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 53m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 6500
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Newark, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Chicago O'Hare, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 6500 - R$ 11000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Phoenix, Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 6500 - R$ 11000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 6500 - R$ 11000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 8500
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 9000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3700 - R$ 11000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3700 - R$ 11000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Phoenix, Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3700 - R$ 11000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 10000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Atlanta, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1700 - R$ 9500
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1500 - R$ 8500
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 48m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 1700 - R$ 9500
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 10000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 10000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Boston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3900 - R$ 19000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Miami, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 21m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3900 - R$ 19000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 48m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 1700 - R$ 9500
- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 6500 - R$ 11000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Miami, Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 8000 - R$ 21000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1800 - R$ 8500
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3700 - R$ 11000
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 1900 - R$ 6000
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Atlanta, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 1700 - R$ 9500
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 7000
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 6500 - R$ 11000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3700 - R$ 11000
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Mexico City, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 7000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3400 - R$ 6500
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4900 - R$ 12000
Flights from Las Vegas to Sao Paulo via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4900 - R$ 12000
Bus operators
- Phone
- 0800 646 2122
- atendimento@nspenha.com.br
- Website
- nspenha.com.br
Bus from Sao Paulo Tiete Bus Station to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$ 130 - R$ 180
- Semi-Leito
- R$ 110 - R$ 160
- Convencional
- R$ 130 - R$ 180
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