Rio De Janeiro to Cincinnati / Covington (GIG–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 12h 59m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MIA Miami 13h 44m AAG3 → 2I8CAA Miami (MIA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
JFK New York 13h 52m G3 → 5YAABA New York (JFK) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
EWR Newark 14h 19m UA → ACAFDL Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
IAH Houston 15h 16m UA → ASEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 50m AFG3KL → DLSVVS Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LHR London 21h 20m AYBAIB → AYBAEI London (LHR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SFO San Francisco ~18h 57m UA → 2IMX San Francisco (SFO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rio De Janeiro to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between GIG and CVG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Rio De Janeiro flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ATL ~12h 59m MIA ~13h 44m JFK ~13h 52m EWR ~14h 19m IAH ~15h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
503
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GIG → CVG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
CVG → GIG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. Brazil is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so ESTA is not available. The B1/B2 visa is typically issued with 10-year validity and allows stays of up to 180 days per visit. Interviews at a U.S. consulate in Brazil are required as part of the application.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

Facts

GIG–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to CVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CVG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Yes, return flights from CVG to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.