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$363+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — GIG
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$679
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$363
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$989
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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 September 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:45 amMSY - GIG
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/111:25 amGIG - MSY
2 stops23h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$679
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/27:20 pmMSY - GIG
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/125:45 amGIG - MSY
3 stops43h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$734
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:55 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/166:10 amGIG - MSY
2 stops19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$741
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:20 pmMSY - GIG
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/59:40 amGIG - MSY
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$811

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

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

7:20 pm-12:25 am

3 stops27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/12

5:45 am-11:38 pm

3 stops43h 53m

$741

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

7:55 pm-6:25 am

3 stops32h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/31

1:45 am-10:37 pm

3 stops22h 52m

$851

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

2:38 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops31h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/13

9:50 pm-11:53 pm

3 stops28h 03m

$960

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/20

5:10 am-6:25 am

2 stops22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/22

1:45 am-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$1,129

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/11

5:52 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-11:04 pm

2 stops18h 04m

$1,137

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/24

11:15 am-10:45 am

2 stops21h 30m

$735

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Deals found on 9/10

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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  • 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 $519, American Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $698. American Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $754). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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