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$497+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — FRA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$828
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

One-way from

$497
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$928

Good round-trip deal

$1,186 or less

Good one-way deal

$984 or less
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:05 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop14h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/305:45 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop30h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/12$828
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/102:25 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop15h 25mITA Airways
Fri 8/296:15 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop15h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 6/9$850
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:35 pmGIG - FRA
2 stops40h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/108:50 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop15h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/10$867
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/83:20 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 10/279:15 amFRA - GIG
2 stops18h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$934
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/119:55 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop15h 45mKLM
Wed 6/187:00 amFRA - GIG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/10$935
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/25:35 pmSDU - FRA
2 stops17h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sat 8/169:30 pmFRA - SDU
1 stop17h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/12$993
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/119:55 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/157:05 amFRA - GIG
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,036
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/57:55 amSDU - FRA
2 stops27h 45mITA Airways
Wed 10/229:25 pmFRA - SDU
2 stops40h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,036
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:40 pmGIG - FRA
2 stops31h 05mAir Europa
Sun 10/267:05 pmFRA - GIG
2 stops37h 55mAir Europa
Deal found 6/10$1,099
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:10 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop20h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 1/2510:50 amFRA - GIG
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,102
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/211:25 amSDU - FRA
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/164:00 pmFRA - SDU
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,106
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:55 amSDU - FRA
2 stops20h 50mAir Europa
Wed 12/1010:45 amFRA - SDU
2 stops31h 35mAir Europa
Deal found 6/10$1,156

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Price

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/10

10:05 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/30

5:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$828

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/10

2:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 8/29

6:15 pm-4:55 am

1 stop15h 40m

$850

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/24

6:35 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/10

8:50 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 10m

$867

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/8

3:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 10/27

9:15 am-11:30 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$934

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/2

5:35 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 8/16

9:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop17h 05m

$993

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 10/5

7:55 am-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/22

9:25 pm-8:40 am

2 stops40h 15m

$1,036

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/12

7:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/2

10:15 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop11h 40m

$1,091

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/7

9:40 pm-9:45 am

2 stops31h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 10/26

7:05 pm-5:00 am

2 stops37h 55m

$1,099

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/2

11:25 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 8/16

4:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,106

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/24

7:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops20h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/10

10:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,156

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Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Azul and KLM from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Azul
8.0
Very good
781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip from $828. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ITA Airways, from $850, and LATAM Airlines, from $867. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $497 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $527 and ITA Airways from $562 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport are Etihad Airways (96%), Air India (96%) and ANA (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    While on average a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport is generally $1,181, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $984. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Frankfurt am Main), you can expect to pay $1,082 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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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