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$239+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — GIG
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$540
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$239
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$794

Good round-trip deal

$859 or less

Good one-way deal

$411 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/231:55 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop24h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/2810:10 amGIG - JFK
1 stop22h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/15$550
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:02 amJFK - GIG
2 stops17h 13mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/97:45 amGIG - JFK
2 stops17h 19mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/16$556
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:00 amLGA - GIG
2 stops24h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/96:45 amGIG - LGA
2 stops18h 03mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/16$564
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/293:44 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop15h 11mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/41:30 amGIG - JFK
1 stop14h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$565
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:29 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/301:45 amGIG - JFK
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/265:48 amJFK - GIG
1 stop21h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/93:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$579
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/2312:35 amJFK - GIG
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/812:10 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$581
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/65:50 amJFK - GIG
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/93:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/273:44 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop15h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/65:40 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$583
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Sun 10/2611:45 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop29h 40mDelta
Thu 11/65:40 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop16h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/15$586
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Sun 10/267:00 amLGA - GIG
2 stops15h 55mDelta
Sun 11/99:30 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/14$599
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Wed 9/1712:59 pmLGA - GIG
1 stop20h 16mDelta
Sat 9/279:00 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop14h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/16$600

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/23

1:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/6

5:40 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$586

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

3:24 am-12:25 am

1 stop20h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/3

1:30 am-11:46 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$588

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/7

2:15 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/20

9:55 am-11:46 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$588

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

11:45 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/5

5:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 55m

$592

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

11:45 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/4

6:45 am-6:40 am

1 stop25h 55m

$592

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

11:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/5

7:45 am-5:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

$598

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$599

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/28

5:28 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/3

9:55 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$600

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/14

6:10 am-11:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/26

2:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop17h 00m

$602

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

11:45 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/3

6:45 am-10:29 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$602

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Sao Paulo (GRU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $882.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 08m.

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 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and GOL from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,106 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in about 15h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4810 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $397 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $485 and $493 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $284. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Newark - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or New York LaGuardia - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when deciding on the best route from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is generally $1,307, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $283. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), you can expect to pay $541 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York 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 York 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 York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from New York 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$397Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$485Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$581Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$597Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$647Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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