Direct Flights from Atlanta to Rio De Janeiro
Nonstop service from ATL to GIG on Delta. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
Delta
Nonstop flights
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Distance
4,748 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil after São Paulo with a population of 13 million people as of 2025, and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.
Top things to do in Rio De Janeiro
- Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer…
- Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
- The National Museum of Brazil is the oldest scientific institution of Brazil. It is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where it is installed in the Paço de São Cristóvão, which is inside the Quinta da Boa Vista.
- The National Archives of Brazil were created in 1838 as the Imperial Public Archives. The Archives were renamed in 1911, and are located in Rio de Janeiro.
- The Valongo Wharf (Portuguese: Cais do Valongo) is an old dock located in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, between the current Coelho e Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets.
- The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St.
- Serra dos Órgãos National Park is a national park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It protects the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range and the water sources in the range.
- The Brazilian Academy of Letters is a Brazilian literary non-profit society established at the end of the 19th century.
- America Football Club, usually abbreviated to America-RJ or simply America, is a Brazilian football team based in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the northern neighborhood of Tijuca.
- The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the city’s main landmarks. It was completed in 1996.
- Olaria Atlético Clube, usually abbreviated to Olaria, is a Brazilian football club established in 1915, since expanded into other sports.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Rio De Janeiro
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Rio De Janeiro is May–August, when daytime highs are a comfortable 78–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Rio De Janeiro rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Christ the Redeemer (statue), Sugarloaf Mountain, and National Museum of Brazil and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Atlanta to Rio De Janeiro?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) on Delta.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta to Rio De Janeiro?
- Delta flies nonstop between Atlanta (ATL) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG).
- How far is Rio De Janeiro from Atlanta?
- Rio De Janeiro is about 4,748 miles from Atlanta by air.
- What is there to do in Rio De Janeiro?
- Popular things to do include Christ the Redeemer (statue), Sugarloaf Mountain, National Museum of Brazil, Brazilian National Archives, and more.
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