Toronto to Rio De Janeiro (YYZ–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYZ–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Transat and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 5,140 miles in approximately 10h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 2 | 332 | 10h15 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 7:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Canadian passport holders must obtain a Brazilian e-Visa before travel. The e-Visa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit (180 days within a 12-month period). Most approvals are issued within 72 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date from Brazil.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
YYZ–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to GIG
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YYZ to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to GIG ranges from 10 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,140 miles (8,272 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.