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$268+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil

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— GIG
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on October 30, 2025.

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Average price

$838

Round-trip from

$585

One-way from

$268

Good round-trip deal

$789 or less

Good one-way deal

$411 or less
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Cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:25 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop13h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/113:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops16h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:50 pmJFK - GIG
Nonstop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/411:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$586
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:50 pmJFK - GIG
Nonstop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/611:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$587
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:10 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop13h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/123:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops16h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/305:00 pmLGA - GIG
1 stop13h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/29:30 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop14h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:10 amJFK - GIG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/511:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$590
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:25 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop16h 45mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/1711:50 amGIG - JFK
1 stop22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$591
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Fri 11/286:30 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/511:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$592
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Thu 10/304:55 pmLGA - GIG
1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1211:55 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$592
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Thu 10/306:13 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop13h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:45 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$593
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Thu 10/306:29 pmEWR - GIG
1 stop12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1211:55 pmGIG - EWR
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$593
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Thu 10/3012:25 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Wed 11/125:20 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop15h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/29$594

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

2:20 pm-12:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/3

1:45 am-5:05 am

1 stop29h 20m

$678

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/13

7:30 am-12:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

7:30 am-6:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$678

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

2:20 pm-12:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/9

7:30 am-5:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$700

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

11:25 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/2

5:05 pm-8:10 am

2 stops17h 05m

$763

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/8

6:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/11

7:15 am-11:41 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$766

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

6:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/8

6:45 am-11:05 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$773

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/8

6:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/14

7:45 am-10:15 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$773

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Fri 11/28

10:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/6

9:55 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$811

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop25h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

9:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$814

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Fri 2/6

7:38 am-6:25 am

2 stops20h 47m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

1:45 am-8:08 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$853

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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 to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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: Out of all of the providers offering Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and eDreams. This is based on searches made for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

On average, a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl takes 17 hours 24 minutes. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Delta.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $499
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From $317
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $257
Delta
Delta
From $238

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are Avianca, United Airlines and Copa Airlines.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, 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–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, LATAM Airlines, and GOL to Brazil to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,873 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,122 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Copa Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl typically cost $34, while round-trip flights cost around $65.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    A round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl will typically cost around $311, however they can be found for as little as $65.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Escondidinho Bar, hostel e casa de festas is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (1.0 mi away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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