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$501+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — FRA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$846
(ITA Airways)

One-way from

$501
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$893

Good round-trip deal

$1,298 or less

Good one-way deal

$970 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 May 1, 2025.

This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/42:25 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop15h 25mITA Airways
Sun 8/2411:40 amFRA - GIG
1 stop22h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$846
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 9/303:40 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop22h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/95:45 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop30h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/30$849
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 7/2410:05 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/611:45 amFRA - GIG
1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$932
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 8/43:35 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Sun 8/2410:15 pmFRA - GIG
Nonstop11h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,003
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/221:00 pmSDU - FRA
2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/91:55 pmFRA - SDU
2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,034
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 7/254:15 pmGIG - FRA
2 stops20h 35mAir Europa
Sat 9/610:55 amFRA - GIG
2 stops23h 05mAir Europa
Deal found 4/30$1,043
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/247:55 amSDU - FRA
2 stops20h 15mITA Airways
Sat 9/66:15 pmFRA - SDU
2 stops21h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,088
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:00 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop22h 05mAir France
Thu 10/27:55 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Deal found 4/30$1,156
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/47:55 amSDU - FRA
2 stops20h 50mAir Europa
Sun 8/2410:55 amFRA - SDU
2 stops26h 45mAir Europa
Deal found 4/29$1,156
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/59:55 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Sat 6/217:00 amFRA - GIG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,163
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 7/3011:30 amGIG - FRA
2 stops30h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 8/116:35 amFRA - GIG
2 stops45h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:05 pmGIG - FRA
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/255:10 pmFRA - GIG
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,212

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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 May 1, 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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Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/4

2:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/24

11:40 am-4:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

$846

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/30

3:40 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/9

5:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$849

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/24

10:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/6

11:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$932

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/4

3:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/24

10:15 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop11h 40m

$1,003

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/22

1:00 pm-6:30 am

2 stops36h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 10/9

1:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,034

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/25

4:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/6

10:55 am-5:00 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,043

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/24

7:55 am-9:10 am

2 stops20h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/6

6:15 pm-11:05 am

2 stops21h 50m

$1,088

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/12

7:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 10/2

7:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,156

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/4

7:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops20h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/24

10:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,156

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/5

9:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop30h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 6/21

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,163

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rio de Janeiro-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 72 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 $1,086). 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 May 1, 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 20% 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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 $846. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, from $849, and Lufthansa, from $1,003. Users have found that ITA Airways is 10% 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 $501 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $528 and Air Europa from $604 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 Lufthansa (99%), Etihad Airways (97%) and Air India (97%).

  • 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 $1,308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $966. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Frankfurt am Main), you can expect to pay $998 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 $1,086). 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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