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How to get to Rock in Rio 2026 from Toronto

Sep 4–13, 2026Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro · BrazilYYZ → GIG

The venue for Rock in Rio 2026 is Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From Toronto it's roughly 8,282 km — plan on about 11h 17m in the air, landing at GIG. For the festival dates, round-trip fares start around $660; they climb fastest in the last 6–8 weeks.

8,282 km
Distance
11h 17m
Time in the air
$660
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

Sample fares Toronto → GIG. Final prices and dates are on the partner site.

Atlantic BlueAB 267
08:40
YYZ
11h 17m
Direct
19:57
GIG
$759
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 256
11:05
YYZ
13h 47m
1 stop
00:52+1
GIG
$660
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 194
22:30
YYZ
15h 17m
1 stop
13:47+1
GIG
$581
Round trip from
See live prices on the partner site →

Airports near the venue

GIG

Rio Galeão

35 km · ≈ 0h 55m · by taxi
SDU

Santos Dumont

32 km · ≈ 1h · shuttle bus

Where to stay

★ 4.6

Barra Beach Suites

$118 / night
★ 4.3

Recreio Park Hotel

$89 / night
★ 4.1

Copacabana Base Hostel

$54 / night
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Good to know

Do I need a visa for Brazil?
US, Canadian and Australian citizens need a Brazilian eVisa (apply online, ~5 business days). UK and EU passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long is the flight from Toronto?
Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 11h 17m from Toronto to GIG. Add roughly an hour for the transfer to the venue.
When should I book?
Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.

Other departure cities

New York$630London$720Los Angeles$835Chicago$750Sydney$1,050Dublin$795Dubai$955Istanbul$825Lisbon$1,859

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