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$284+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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SDF — GIG
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). 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

$886
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$284
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,019
From Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Find flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2812:16 pmSDF - GIG
3 stops40h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/21:30 amGIG - SDF
3 stops42h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$886
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/285:53 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 17mLATAM Airlines
Mon 8/46:15 amGIG - SDF
2 stops19h 17mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,201
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/287:15 amSDF - GIG
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/49:05 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,215
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/284:45 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/311:00 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,271
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/288:40 amSDF - GIG
2 stops22h 20mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/21:29 amGIG - SDF
2 stops33h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,290
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:05 amSDF - GIG
2 stops22h 05mDelta
Mon 8/46:15 amGIG - SDF
2 stops17h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,345

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Louisville

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

12:16 pm-6:10 am

3 stops40h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/2

1:30 am-7:08 pm

3 stops42h 38m

$886

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

5:53 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops18h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/4

6:15 am-12:32 am

2 stops19h 17m

$1,201

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

7:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/4

9:05 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$1,215

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

4:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

11:00 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops20h 54m

$1,271

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

8:40 am-8:00 am

2 stops22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/2

1:29 am-10:27 am

2 stops33h 58m

$1,290

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/29

7:05 am-6:10 am

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/4

6:15 am-10:46 pm

2 stops17h 31m

$1,345

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/1

10:27 am-6:20 am

2 stops18h 53m

$284

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/1

5:57 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 23m

$658

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sun 7/13

7:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

$698

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Deals found on 6/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Louisville Intl (SDF), located 5.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 0 airlines have flights from Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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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