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Cheapest time to fly from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of February. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
167%Trains are 167% more expensive in Rio de Janeiro than in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz$0.52
Rio de Janeiro$1.39
MealMid-priced restaurant
154%The average meal is 154% more expensive in Rio de Janeiro than in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz$4.36
Rio de Janeiro$11.09
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
61%A taxi fare in Rio de Janeiro is 61% cheaper than in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz$4.36
Rio de Janeiro$1.69
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
34%Coffee in Rio de Janeiro is 34% cheaper than in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz$4.61
Rio de Janeiro$3.06
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 3.55 BRL
1 BRL = 0.29 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 17/12
Distance: 2162 kms
Santa Cruz airports
Rio de Janeiro airports
Rio De Janeiro International Airport (GIG)How far from city centre: 13 kms
Santos Dumont (SDU)How far from city centre: 11 kms

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When do you want to depart from Santa Cruz? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Rio de Janeiro. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro

How long does the flight take to go from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro?
The total flight time between Santa Cruz and Rio de Janeiro is of around 05:07 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,104 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro is $612. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Rio de Janeiro expensive to visit compared to Santa Cruz?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Rio de Janeiro costs an average of 1.69 AUD, 61% cheaper than Santa Cruz, with a fare of 4.36 AUD,
while train tickets costs 167% more in Rio de Janeiro: 1.39 AUD against 0.52 AUD in Santa Cruz.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 11.09 AUD in Rio de Janeiro, 154% more than the 4.36 AUD in Santa Cruz.
The price of the coffee is around 34% cheaper in Rio de Janeiro, with an average of 3.06 AUD, while in Santa Cruz the coffee costs 4.61 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Brazil may apply when travelling from Santa Cruz. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Rio de Janeiro compared to Santa Cruz?
While in Santa Cruz the temperatures can reach an average of 35.81 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Rio de Janeiro's temperatures can go up to 36.9 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 13.53 ºC in Rio de Janeiro, compared to the 8.6 ºC average degrees reported in Santa Cruz. During the winter period, Santa Cruz can register 3 mm precipitation, while Rio de Janeiro have an average of 6 mm rain level.

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