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Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $847

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SDF — RIO
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

Round-trip from

$732
From Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 90%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SDF to RIO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Cheap Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 7/157:43 amSDF - GIG
3 stops33h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/195:55 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops30h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$847
Mon 6/1011:03 amSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/128:20 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,026
Mon 6/1011:03 amSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/123:50 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,036
Mon 6/107:45 amSDF - GIG
3 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,047
Sat 7/277:40 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/311:30 amGIG - SDF
2 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,194
Sun 7/286:15 amSDF - GIG
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/211:00 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,210
Sat 7/277:40 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/311:30 amGIG - SDF
2 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,211
Sun 7/284:48 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/211:00 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,215
Sun 7/286:15 amSDF - GIG
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/211:00 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,217

Louisville to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Louisville and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 7/157:43 amSDF - GIG
3 stops33h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/195:55 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops30h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$847
Mon 6/1011:03 amSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/128:20 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,026
Mon 6/1011:03 amSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/123:50 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,036
Mon 6/107:45 amSDF - GIG
3 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,047
Sat 7/277:40 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/311:30 amGIG - SDF
2 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,194
Sun 7/286:15 amSDF - GIG
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/211:00 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,210
Sat 7/277:40 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/311:30 amGIG - SDF
2 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,211
Sun 7/284:48 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/211:00 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,215
Sun 7/286:15 amSDF - GIG
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/211:00 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,217

Find flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/15

3 stops33h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/19

3 stops30h 23m

$847

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

2 stops33h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/31

2 stops34h 07m

$1,194

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sun 7/28

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/2

2 stops24h 15m

$1,210

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sun 7/28

2 stops24h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/2

2 stops23h 04m

$1,215

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/1

2 stops27h 49m

$1,230

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/1

2 stops18h 19m

$1,236

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/2

1 stop16h 09m

$1,270

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/15

2 stops24h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/19

1 stop16h 09m

$1,276

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sun 7/28

1 stop23h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/2

1 stop23h 35m

$1,298

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Deals found on 6/5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
2,322 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Louisville, you will be flying from Louisville Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Louisville Intl (SDF) is located 5.3 mi from the center of Louisville. There are 0 flights from Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro per day from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $847, but on average you can expect to pay $1,257.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $1,210, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include LATAM Airlines and Delta.

  • What does SDF to GIG mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Louisville Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SDF to GIG flight. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro (average of $663). Flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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