Toronto to Rio De Janeiro (YYZ–GIG) — 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.
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.
YYZ–GIG had nonstop service from Air Transat and Air Canada, 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 15m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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) had nonstop service from Air Transat and Air Canada, 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.
YYZ to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to GIG is about 10 hours 15 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, Miami and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.