Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$1,107+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — GIG
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Best flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/195:35 amSDF - GIG
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/238:55 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops26h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,107
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/205:49 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 01mLATAM Airlines
Sat 2/289:30 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop13h 58mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,112
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/205:49 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop12h 31mDelta
Sat 2/289:30 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop15h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,120

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eDreams
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Round-trip from

$1,107
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May

Average price

$2,325
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From Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($276 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/19

5:35 am-9:35 am

2 stops27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

8:55 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$1,107

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/20

5:49 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops21h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/28

9:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop13h 58m

$1,112

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/20

5:49 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/28

9:30 pm-11:22 am

1 stop15h 52m

$1,120

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Deals found on 12/9

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    For as low as $1,112, United Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Louisville in 21h 01m. There are 5030 mi between Louisville and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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