There are 4 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro by plane or bus
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Recommended option
Fly to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao • 16h 53m
Cheapest option
Fly to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont • 18h 12m
2 alternative options
Fly to Sao Paulo, bus • 22h 28m
Fly to Sao Paulo Viracopos, bus • 25h 23m
Seattle (SEA) to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao (GIG) flights
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Weekly Planes
19h 2m
Average Duration
R$ 2966
Cheapest Price
United States → Brazil
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International entry into Brazil from United States
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Allowed for: All visitors arriving by air. Brazil land borders are closed to non-essential travel
Restricted for: There are no current restrictions
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Conditions of entry into Brazil from United States
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
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- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
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Rules to follow in Brazil
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Considerations leaving from United States
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to travel from United States to Brazil?
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Brazil from United States.
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What are the travel restrictions in Rio de Janeiro?
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Rio de Janeiro?
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rio de Janeiro is 136.
Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Rio de Janeiro?
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rio de Janeiro is recommended.
Is it compulsory to practice social distancing in Rio de Janeiro?
The social distance requirement in Rio de Janeiro is 1 metre.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Rio de Janeiro?
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 136.
Are there restrictions returning to United States from Brazil?
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from Brazil.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 25 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro is to fly and bus which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 22h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
The quickest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which costs $550 - $1,800 and takes 16h 53m.
How far is it from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Rio de Janeiro is 11090 km.
How long does it take to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
It takes approximately 16h 53m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro, including transfers.
How long is the flight from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro?
There is no direct flight from Seattle Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport. The quickest flight takes 16h 2m and has one stopover.
What is the time difference between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4h ahead of Seattle Airport (SEA). It is currently 02:53 in Seattle Airport (SEA) and 06:53 in Rio de Janeiro.
Which airlines fly from Seattle Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, LATAM Chile and two other airlines offer flights from Seattle Airport to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport.
Where can I stay near Rio de Janeiro?
There are 2357+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro. Prices start at R$ 500 per night.
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- Distance: 11090.1 km
- Duration: 16h 53m
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
United Airlines, Delta and three other airlines fly from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro hourly.
Airlines
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2900 - R$ 9500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Chicago O'Hare, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2700 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Washington Dulles, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2700 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2600 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Newark, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2700 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3400 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3400 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3400 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3400 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Chicago O'Hare, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4200 - R$ 16000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4400 - R$ 16000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 16000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 16000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Denver, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 16000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Denver, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 16000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3500 - R$ 15000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Salt Lake City, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3500 - R$ 16000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Atlanta, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3100 - R$ 11000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Boston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3200 - R$ 11000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3500 - R$ 13000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3800 - R$ 12000
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3500 - R$ 15000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3600 - R$ 13000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via New York JFK, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3200 - R$ 13000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Chicago O'Hare, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2700 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Washington Dulles, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2700 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3500 - R$ 13000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via Charlotte, Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3000 - R$ 12000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3000 - R$ 13000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2600 - R$ 11000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2600 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Newark, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2700 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3400 - R$ 15000
- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 3000 - R$ 13000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2600 - R$ 11000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Houston, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 2600 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Newark, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 2700 - R$ 8500
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3400 - R$ 15000
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Sao Paulo Viracopos
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 15000
Flights from Seattle to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont via Atlanta, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 3100 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 16000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo Viracopos via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4100 - R$ 16000
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Flights from Seattle to Sao Paulo via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 4000 - R$ 14000
Bus operators
- Phone
- 0800 646 2122
- atendimento@nspenha.com.br
- Website
- nspenha.com.br
Bus from Sao Paulo Tiete Bus Station to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$ 130 - R$ 180
- Semi-Leito
- R$ 110 - R$ 160
- Convencional
- R$ 130 - R$ 180
- Phone
- 0800-942-0030 / +55 4004-9600
- contato@viacaocometa.com.br
- Website
- viacaocometa.com.br
Bus from Campinas Bus Station to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 100 - R$ 160
- SemiLeito Premium
- R$ 65 - R$ 85
- Cama
- R$ 130 - R$ 180
- Convencional
- R$ 100 - R$ 150
- Executivo
- R$ 110 - R$ 160
- Phone
- 0800 886 1000 / 0800 883 8830
- faleconosco@util.com.br
- Website
- util.com.br
Bus from Campinas Bus Station to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 58
- Shared
- R$ 58
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