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Cheap flights Kuala Lumpur — Rio de Janeiro

from $1 008 15 641 km ~18h 54m 9 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $1 008 on 17.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
17 Nov 2026, Tue
Cathay Pacific CX 732
21:55
KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport
03:05
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
29h 10m 2 stops
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29 Dec 2026, Tue
Turkish Airlines TK 61
18:45
KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport
20:55
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
26h 10m 2 stops
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14 Jan 2027, Thu
Etihad Airways EY 489
04:30
KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport
07:20
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
26h 50m 3 stops
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
Etihad Airways EY 489
04:30
KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport
08:35
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
28h 5m 4 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
15 641 km
Flight time
18h 54m
Time difference
-11h
Minimum price
from $1 008 (17.11.2026)
Average price
$1 037
Maximum price
$1 130
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport SDU Santos Dumont Airport
Airlines (4)
CX Cathay Pacific MH Malaysia Airlines TK Turkish Airlines EY Etihad Airways
Agencies (3)
Trip.com Gotogate Kupi.com
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
4 flights · 4 days
$1 005
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$1 007
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$1 011
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
2 flights · 2 days
$1 028
Where to buy tickets 3
Trip.com
6 tickets · 5 days
from $1 005
Gotogate
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 011
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $1 028
Airports

From — Kuala Lumpur (1)

  • KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport

To — Rio de Janeiro (2)

  • GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
  • SDU Santos Dumont Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Kuala Lumpur — Rio de Janeiro
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro?
Approximate flight time — 18h 54m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance — 15 641 km.
How much do flights from Kuala Lumpur to Rio de Janeiro cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $1 008 on 17.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $1 037. Range: $1 008 — $1 130.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Rio de Janeiro?
The difference — -11h.
From which airports does Kuala Lumpur operate flights?
From Kuala Lumpur: KUL (Kuala Lumpur International Airport).
To which airports in Rio de Janeiro do flights arrive?
To Rio de Janeiro: GIG (Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport), SDU (Santos Dumont Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Kuala Lumpur — Rio de Janeiro

Flights Kuala Lumpur — Rio de Janeiro is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 15 641 km. Flight time 18h 54m. Time difference -11h.

From Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights depart from 1 airport: KUL. To Rio de Janeiro (RIO) — 2 arrival airports: GIG, SDU.

4 airlines operate on this route: Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $1 008 (17.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $1 037, ranging from $1 008 to $1 130. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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