There are 4 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro by plane or bus
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Recommended option
Fly to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao • 17h 11m
Cheapest option
Fly to Sao Paulo, bus • 22h 40m
2 alternative options
Fly to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont • 17h 30m
Fly to Sao Paulo Viracopos, bus • 25h 10m
Seattle (SEA) to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao (GIG) flights
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Weekly Planes
19h 35m
Average Duration
R$ 2567
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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The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
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: 16 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro is to fly and bus which costs $230 - $650 and takes 22h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
The quickest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which costs $550 - $750 and takes 17h 11m.
How far is it from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Rio de Janeiro is 11090 km.
How long does it take to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
It takes approximately 17h 11m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro, including transfers.
How long is the flight from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
There is no direct flight from Seattle Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport. The quickest flight takes 16h 5m and has one stopover.
What is the time difference between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4h ahead of Seattle Airport (SEA). It is currently 7:44 AM in Seattle Airport (SEA) and 11:44 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
Which airlines fly from Seattle Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport?
United Airlines, LATAM Chile, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Seattle Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport.
Where can I stay near Rio de Janeiro?
There are 996+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro. Prices start at R$ 500 per night.
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- Distance: 11090.1 km
- Duration: 17h 11m
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
United Airlines, Delta and three other airlines fly from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro every 2 hours.
Airlines
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 6500 - R$ 9000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4300 - R$ 8000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4300 - R$ 8000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4300 - R$ 8000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4300 - R$ 8000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Washington Dulles, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4300 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Houston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Houston, Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2400 - R$ 6000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Chicago O'Hare, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Denver, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Denver, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Phoenix, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4300 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Chicago Midway, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 19m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Atlanta, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Charlotte, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4200 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2500 - R$ 4200
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Salt Lake City, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2600 - R$ 4300
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Atlanta, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 3700
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Boston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2500 - R$ 11000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2500 - R$ 11000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Atlanta, Miami, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2400 - R$ 10000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3000 - R$ 6000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 3700
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3600 - R$ 7500
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Orlando, Sao Paulo Viracopos
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3900 - R$ 13000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Sao Paulo Viracopos
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3900 - R$ 13000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Phoenix, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4300 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Chicago Midway, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Denver, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 19m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Atlanta, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Charlotte, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4200 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 14000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Charlotte, Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 7500 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 7500 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 7500 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Chicago O'Hare, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 6000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 5500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Austin, Miami, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2100 - R$ 7000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via St. Louis, Miami, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4700 - R$ 9000
- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 7500 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2000 - R$ 7000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Chicago O'Hare, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 6000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 5500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Orlando, Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2500 - R$ 9000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4700 - R$ 9000
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 7000 - R$ 9000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2400 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3000 - R$ 6000
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Montreal, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3200 - R$ 6000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Chicago O'Hare, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 6000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2200 - R$ 5500
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4400 - R$ 6000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4400 - R$ 6000
Bus operators
- Website
- expressobrasileiro.com
Bus from São Paulo – Tietê to Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 102
- Book at
- Expresso Brasileiro
- Phone
- +55 4004-1010 / +55 73 2102-5353
- sac@aguiabranca.com.br
- Website
- aguiabranca.com.br
Bus from São Paulo Bus Station - Terminal Tietê to Rio de Janeiro Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 210 - R$ 250
- Phone
- +55 4004-5001
- sac@autoviacao1001.com.br
- Website
- autoviacao1001.com.br
Bus from São Paulo – Tietê to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R$ 55 - R$ 190
- Book at
- 1001
- Convencional
- R$ 110 - R$ 160
- Conv. C/Ar
- R$ 140 - R$ 190
- Phone
- +55 18 3822-2043
- contato@expressoadamantina.com.br
- Website
- expressoadamantina.com.br
Bus from São Paulo Bus Station - Terminal Tietê to Rio de Janeiro Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R$ 80 - R$ 110
- Schedules at
- expressoadamantina.com.br
- Phone
- +55 19 3733-5000
- sac@vbtransportes.com.br
- Website
- vbtransportes.com.br
Bus from Aeroporto de Viracopos to São Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- R$ 28
- Book at
- vbtransportes.com.br
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