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Best place to meet between Auckland and Rio de Janeiro
Auckland and Rio de Janeiro are 12,272 km apart — a classic cross-continental pair connecting Oceania and South America. The fairest meeting point by flight distance is Santiago (Chile), where the gap between what each traveller pays is smallest — roughly ~17h from Auckland and ~7h from Rio de Janeiro. For most destinations in this range, the best time to travel is October through April.
Top meeting destinations
Chile
Santiago
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Brazil
São Paulo
Peru
Lima
Australia
Melbourne
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best place to meet between Auckland and Rio de Janeiro?
Based on flight distances, Santiago (Chile) ranks as the fairest meeting point — it minimises the gap between what each traveller pays. Use the live search to see exact prices for your travel dates.
How does MeetPoint rank meeting points between Auckland and Rio de Janeiro?
MeetPoint uses a fairness score that penalises destinations where one person would pay significantly more than the other. The top result isn't necessarily the cheapest overall — it's the one where the cost is most evenly shared.
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