How long is the flight from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro?

For as low as $3,486, Qantas Airways can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Wellington in 31h 10m. There are 11869 km between Wellington and Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to RIO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro?

Located just 5.3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 0 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Wellington

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06:05-21:15

2 stops31h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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2 stops36h 40m

$3,486

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WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Wellington

Thu 22/10

06:05-17:20

2 stops27h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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3 stops47h 15m

$3,922

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro?
Located just 5.3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro?
For as low as $3,486, Qantas Airways can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Wellington in 31h 10m. There are 11869 km between Wellington and Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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