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$414+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — GIG
May 24 — May 311
Sun 5/24
Sun 5/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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 April 24, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Tue 5/197:00 am
MSY
-
GIG
3 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:30 am
GIG
-
MSY
3 stops37h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$887
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/55:25 pm
MSY
-
GIG
1 stop15h 40m
Air Canada
Thu 11/122:50 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops28h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/21$906
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 6/58:28 pm
MSY
-
GIG
3 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/121:00 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops29h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$926
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/47:00 am
MSY
-
GIG
3 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/104:40 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops25h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$944
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/145:55 pm
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops23h 05m
GOL
Fri 8/1410:30 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops25h 00m
GOL
Deal found 4/20$982
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2311:45 am
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/298:50 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$988
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 9/210:19 am
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops28h 01m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 9/75:20 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops18h 57m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/21$999
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:57 pm
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops39h 38m
GOL
Wed 6/1010:15 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops27h 44m
GOL
Deal found 4/21$1,004

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 April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$887
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$414
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,151
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/14

5:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/14

10:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$982

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/19

5:29 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/25

1:35 am-10:19 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$1,059

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/20

6:57 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/30

10:10 pm-9:18 am

1 stop13h 08m

$1,119
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/20

7:16 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 59m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/6

9:00 pm-8:04 am

1 stop13h 04m

$1,157

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

3:08 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops23h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/13

7:40 am-9:29 am

2 stops27h 49m

$1,177

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

2:21 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/13

9:05 pm-11:01 am

1 stop15h 56m

$1,187

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

3:43 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 32m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/16

9:05 pm-8:46 am

1 stop13h 41m

$1,187

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/3

3:53 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/10

5:10 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$1,200

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/7

8:04 am-8:15 am

2 stops46h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/14

9:05 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$1,255

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/5

6:57 pm-10:30 am

2 stops37h 33m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/12

6:25 pm-9:19 am

2 stops16h 54m

$1,256

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 April 24, 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
9,643 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,643 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,643 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,666 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,643 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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?

    GOL, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 12h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 06m. 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 $934, 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 $989. American Airlines is currently priced 18% 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.

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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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$989Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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