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$455+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — GIG
May 24 — May 311
Sat 5/24
Sat 5/31
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 May 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$560
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$455
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$684
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Find flight deals from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:21 amRDU - GIG
2 stops20h 49mLATAM Airlines
Tue 9/97:00 amGIG - RDU
2 stops17h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/18$560
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 9/49:06 amRDU - GIG
1 stop22h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/911:00 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop21h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$608
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:36 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop18h 44mGOL
Mon 9/83:40 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops32h 31mGOL
Deal found 5/18$635
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:25 amRDU - GIG
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Thu 7/105:15 amGIG - RDU
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/19$640
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/204:21 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop30h 54mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/261:29 amGIG - RDU
1 stop13h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/18$688
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 9/45:05 pmRDU - GIG
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/95:45 amGIG - RDU
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$689
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 5/205:00 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/39:05 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop19h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/18$773

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

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RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

8:21 am-6:10 am

2 stops20h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/9

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$560

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

9:06 am-8:20 am

1 stop22h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/9

11:00 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$608

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

12:36 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/8

3:40 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$635

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/3

6:25 am-6:10 am

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops19h 20m

$640

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

4:21 pm-12:15 am

1 stop30h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/26

1:29 am-2:28 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$688

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

5:05 pm-12:25 am

3 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/9

5:45 am-3:58 pm

3 stops35h 13m

$689

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/8

6:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/13

9:05 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop20h 03m

$984

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/3

10:35 am-6:20 am

2 stops18h 45m

$455

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/26

3:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 50m

$581

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/2

4:21 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 39m

$593

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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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Raleigh-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-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 Raleigh-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Raleigh-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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 May 19, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,428 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,743 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

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

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Raleigh. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 4 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is LATAM Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $560 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and GOL, starting at $608 and $624 round-trip. LATAM Airlines is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $581. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Raleigh 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 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 May 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$384Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$497Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$517Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$523Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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