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Cheap flights Rio de Janeiro — Shanghai

Rio de Janeiro (RIO, BR) Shanghai (SHA, CN)
from $995 18 238 km ~21h 57m 2 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $995 on 26.01.2027
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Prices found for 2 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
26 Jan 2027, Tue
avianca airlines AV 260
13:45
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
23:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
34h 5m 4 stops
Kupi.com
$995
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15 Dec 2026, Tue
ITA Airways AZ 2894
21:35
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
00:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
27h 15m 3 stops
Kiwi.com
$1 077
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Route characteristics
Distance
18 238 km
Flight time
21h 57m
Time difference
+11h
Minimum price
from $995 (26.01.2027)
Average price
$1 036
Maximum price
$1 077
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (1)
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Airlines (2)
AV avianca airlines AZ ITA Airways
Agencies (2)
Kupi.com Kiwi.com
Price trend by month
December 2026
from $1 077
avg $1 077
1 flights
January 2027
from $995
avg $995
1 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
avianca airlines
avianca airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$995
ITA Airways
ITA Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$1 077
Where to buy tickets 2
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $995
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 077
Airports

From — Rio de Janeiro (1)

  • GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

To — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Rio de Janeiro — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 21h 57m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 18 238 km.
How much do flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $995 on 26.01.2027.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $1 036. Range: $995 — $1 077.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai?
The difference — +11h.
From which airports does Rio de Janeiro operate flights?
From Rio de Janeiro: GIG (Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: avianca airlines, ITA Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
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 Rio de Janeiro — Shanghai

Flights Rio de Janeiro — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 18 238 km. Flight time 21h 57m. Time difference +11h.

From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights depart from 1 airport: GIG. To Shanghai (SHA) — 1 arrival airport: PVG.

2 airlines operate on this route: avianca airlines, ITA Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $995 (26.01.2027). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $1 036, ranging from $995 to $1 077. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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Shenzhen
CN
Beijing
CN
Guangzhou
CN

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