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$361+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — GIG
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 27, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/37:29 am
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops44h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/119:00 pm
GIG
-
MSY
1 stop16h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$964
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/311:30 am
MSY
-
GIG
1 stop21h 35m
Air Canada
Fri 12/119:00 pm
GIG
-
MSY
1 stop16h 23m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,011
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 9/811:36 am
MSY
-
GIG
1 stop18h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 9/1510:10 pm
GIG
-
MSY
1 stop13h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,039
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/247:00 pm
MSY
-
GIG
1 stop11h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 9/210:10 pm
GIG
-
MSY
1 stop14h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,043
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:00 pm
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops15h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/157:10 am
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops18h 27m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,049
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 8/247:26 am
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops20h 49m
Delta
Wed 9/25:35 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$1,053
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:07 pm
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops23h 28m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 9/307:05 am
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops18h 32m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,054
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 12/66:00 pm
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops36h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 12/169:55 pm
GIG
-
MSY
1 stop22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,057

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$964
(Expedia)

One-way from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,156
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($288 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/8

9:31 am-8:20 am

2 stops20h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

10:10 pm-9:57 am

1 stop13h 47m

$1,044

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/24

7:26 am-6:15 am

2 stops20h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/2

5:35 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,053

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/6

6:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops36h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/16

9:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,057

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/1

11:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 12/4

9:00 pm-10:23 am

1 stop16h 23m

$1,124

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/24

5:07 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 28m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,162

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/14

4:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops37h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/17

9:05 pm-11:06 am

1 stop16h 01m

$1,210
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

12:03 pm-8:15 am

1 stop18h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/29

9:05 pm-11:06 am

1 stop16h 01m

$1,223
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/11

1:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

$361

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/15

5:02 pm-5:55 am

3 stops58h 53m

$488

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/18

4:58 pm-5:20 am

3 stops33h 22m

$490

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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 from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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 $990). Flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,519). 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.

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 July 27, 2026.
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
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 20h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4797 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $990, United Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $1,011. United Airlines is currently priced 22% 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.

  • 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 $990). Flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,519). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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