What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $651. Users have also found prices from $858 and $1,302 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from New Orleans 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

November can be a great time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New Orleans with a flight ticket averaging about $982. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $501. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

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

Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 2 different airlines.

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Average price	$1,361

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

Thu 9/185:20 amMSY - GIG

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/2610:35 pmGIG - MSY

3 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$595

Mon 9/811:55 amMSY - GIG

2 stops24h 00mAir Canada

Tue 9/162:45 pmGIG - MSY

2 stops22h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29

$799

Mon 10/134:52 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop15h 23mLATAM Airlines

Wed 10/227:00 amGIG - MSY

2 stops18h 01mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$983

Mon 10/136:38 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop11h 42mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/2211:00 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop20h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$990

Thu 9/115:18 pmMSY - GIG

2 stops14h 52mGOL

Thu 9/186:05 amGIG - MSY

2 stops17h 15mGOL

Deal found 7/29

$1,039

Mon 9/85:15 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/179:05 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,065

Tue 9/93:06 pmMSY - GIG

2 stops16h 29mDelta

Tue 9/169:00 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop16h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$1,145

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Thu 9/185:20 amMSY - GIG

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/2610:35 pmGIG - MSY

3 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$595

Mon 9/811:55 amMSY - GIG

2 stops24h 00mAir Canada

Tue 9/162:45 pmGIG - MSY

2 stops22h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29

$799

Mon 10/134:52 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop15h 23mLATAM Airlines

Wed 10/227:00 amGIG - MSY

2 stops18h 01mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$983

Mon 10/136:38 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop11h 42mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/2211:00 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop20h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$990

Thu 9/115:18 pmMSY - GIG

2 stops14h 52mGOL

Thu 9/186:05 amGIG - MSY

2 stops17h 15mGOL

Deal found 7/29

$1,039

Mon 9/85:15 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/179:05 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,065

Tue 9/93:06 pmMSY - GIG

2 stops16h 29mDelta

Tue 9/169:00 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop16h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$1,145

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Fri 8/87:21 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop12h 54mDelta

Thu 8/287:00 amGIG - MSY

2 stops18h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,245

Fri 8/812:48 pmMSY - GIG

2 stops17h 12mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/269:00 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,297

Fri 8/87:21 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop12h 54mDelta

Tue 8/269:00 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop12h 58mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,245

Sat 8/92:14 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop16h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/19:05 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,205

Mon 8/112:18 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop15h 57mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/289:05 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,180

Mon 8/119:34 amMSY - GIG

2 stops20h 46mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/2911:00 pmGIG - MSY

2 stops17h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,224

Mon 8/1110:55 amMSY - GIG

2 stops17h 15mLATAM Airlines

Sat 8/309:00 pmGIG - MSY

1 stop12h 58mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,325

Tue 8/1211:26 amMSY - GIG

1 stop18h 54mGOL

Thu 8/288:05 pmGIG - MSY

2 stops15h 37mGOL

Deal found 7/30

$1,345

Fri 8/298:21 pmMSY - GIG

2 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/76:10 amGIG - MSY

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$740

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Wed 9/243:10 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop17h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$651

Thu 8/75:30 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$858

Fri 8/151:05 pmMSY - GIG

1 stop19h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,302

Fri 8/156:27 pmMSY - GIG

2 stops18h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,338

Fri 8/154:53 pmMSY - GIG

3 stops39h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,406

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Thu 9/18

5:20 am-5:30 am

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Fri 9/26

10:35 pm-10:43 pm

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Mon 9/8

11:55 am-1:55 pm

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/16

2:45 pm-11:02 am

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$799

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MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

4:52 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-11:01 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$983

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MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

6:38 pm-8:20 am

1 stop11h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

11:00 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$990

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

5:18 pm-10:10 am

2 stops14h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/18

6:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$1,039

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/8

5:15 pm-8:15 am

1 stop13h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/17

9:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,065

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

3:06 pm-9:35 am

2 stops16h 29m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/16

9:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

$1,145

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/24

3:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 05m

$651

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/7

5:30 pm-8:15 am

1 stop12h 45m

$858

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/15

1:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,302

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to GIG?

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

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

7,980 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

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

1,822 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

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

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

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!

GOL

7.3

Good

1,091 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

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

7,980 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $799, Air Canada will fly you from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from LATAM Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $983 and $990, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $651. Users have also found prices from $858 and $1,302 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from New Orleans 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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Top 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$519	Average$989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$698	Average$1,026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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