If you have been waiting for the perfect moment to cross Brazil off your bucket list, this is a solid value deal you won’t want to miss. For just $548 CAD roundtrip, you can secure cheap flights from Toronto to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.
These flights are operated by Avianca and typically include a short layover in Bogota each way. Compared to the usual average price of $900, this is a fantastic opportunity to snag flight deals from Toronto for your spring travel deals planning. Whether you’re looking for cheap flights to South America or a tropical escape, April and May are excellent months to visit before the peak winter crowds arrive.
Availability
- Travel window: April and May 2026
- Availability note: Limited dates available at this specific price point.
- Layover note: There is a short layover in Bogota (BOG) each way.
Baggage
- Includes 1 free personal item and 1 free carry-on bag (up to 10 kg); checked baggage available for an additional fee
- Find Avianca’s baggage allowance details here
- Always review the baggage details of the airline before you book your flights
How to Book this Travel Deal
1. Go onto Google Flights.
2. Enter Toronto (YYZ) → Rio De Janeiro (GIG).
3. Click on the departure date box on the right-hand side to open up the calendar view:
4. In the calendar view, search for departure dates starting in May 2026 and you will see which return dates have the lowest prices highlighted in green.
5. After finding suitable travel dates, you can go directly onto the Avianca website and:
- Enter in your departure city and the destination city (YYZ)
- Enter in the desired departure and return date you selected in the calendar search above
- Go through the flight booking process and review the layover and baggage details
Sample Travel Dates:
- April 2026
- March 30 – April 13
- April 12 – April 26
- April 27 – May 11
- May 2026
- May 4 – May 18
- May 11 – May 25
Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro
- Take the train up Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
- Ride the cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic harbour views.
- Lounge on the world-famous sands of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.
- Wander through the colorful Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) in Lapa.
- Explore the lush greenery and exotic plants at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden.
- Visit the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow at the renovated Pier Mauá.
Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo – from $33 CAD one-way
- Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires – from $115 CAD one-way
- Rio de Janeiro to Florianopolis – from $45 CAD one-way
- Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia – from $58 CAD one-way
