Rio De Janeiro to Toronto (GIG–YYZ) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–YYZ had nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,140 miles in 10h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AD | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | AD |
| TS Air Transat | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Toronto.
Brazilian passport holders flying to Canada may qualify for an eTA (CAD $7) instead of a full visa if they held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Those who do not meet either condition must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa at a Canadian embassy. The eTA is valid for 5 years and allows stays up to 6 months per visit.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
GIG–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to YYZ
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) had nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
GIG to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to YYZ is about 10 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,140 miles (8,272 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.