Air Canada Lands in Brazil

Air Canada’s first flight from Toronto to Rio de Janeiro landed in the sunny seaside city this morning, Dec. 5, 2025. 

“The expansion of Air Canada’s route comes at a particularly positive moment, as the number of Canadian visitors to Rio de Janeiro has grown compared to last year,” says Luiz Strauss, Executive President, Visit Rio. “This progress reinforces the potential of this connection and paves the way to further enhance the exchange between both countries, not only Canadians traveling to Rio, but also Brazilians visiting Canada. Strengthening the air network creates real conditions to expand business opportunities, attract events and deepen relations with strategic markets.” 

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The seasonal flight will fly thrice weekly until the end of March, 2026, aboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner offering Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy class cabins. Aeroplan members benefit from free texting onboard, sponsored by Bell.

Excitement is high. “With its unparalleled beauty and vibrant energy, Rio is already one of the main gateways for Canadian visitors to Brazil, and now, as another summer season is set to start in Brazil, we will certainly see this flow grow with Air Canada’s new flight. Rio and Brazil are wide open to the world and increasingly connected. Brazil is the fastest-growing country in international tourism this year, and that is the result of the promotion of our cultural richness and the authenticity of the experiences that foreign travellers find in our country and in the Brazilian people,” said Marcelo Freixo, President of Embratur.

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