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There are 3 ways to get from Lafayette to Rio de Janeiro by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane LFT - GIG
    14h 34m
    R$1,765–6,583

  2. Bus to Lake Charles Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane LCH - GIG
    16h 44m
    R$1,991–6,871

  3. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Boyce, LAbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane AEX - GIG
    18h 51m
    R$1,892–6,795

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,723Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,886.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 34m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) 4 times a day.

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