Rio De Janeiro to Toronto (GIG–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–YYZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Transat and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 5,140 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 2 | 332 | 11h | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada Also: AD | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | AD |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GIG to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to YYZ ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,140 miles (8,272 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.