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$214+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — NYC
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to New York are usually found in March or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 19, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:10 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop20h 50m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/184:10 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop22h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$556
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 5/135:10 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop23h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/184:10 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop22h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$573
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 5/65:10 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop23h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/114:10 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop19h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$576
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:20 am
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops19h 45m
Avianca
Tue 4/283:35 pm
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop13h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$577
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:10 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop20h 50m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/154:10 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop22h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 5/65:10 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop20h 50m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/113:45 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop23h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$584
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:20 am
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Fri 5/157:35 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop15h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$593
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1711:00 pm
GIG
-
JFK
Nonstop9h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1811:50 pm
JFK
-
GIG
Nonstop9h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$595
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/264:40 pm
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop32h 05m
Avianca
Sat 5/91:30 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop13h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$596
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:55 pm
GIG
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 3/2210:35 pm
JFK
-
GIG
Nonstop9h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/16$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1711:00 pm
GIG
-
JFK
Nonstop9h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 3/246:15 pm
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop13h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$600
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/198:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop18h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 3/232:10 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop18h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$609

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to New York (NYC). 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 March 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$556
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$509

Good round-trip deal

$503 or less

Good one-way deal

$261 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York 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 March 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroNewark

SDU - EWR

SDUEWR

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 8/4

8:15 am-11:30 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Newark

Tue 8/25

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$743

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/4

5:10 am-3:59 am

1 stop23h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

4:10 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$801

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/20

1:30 am-4:17 pm

1 stop15h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

3:32 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 23m

$826

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/4

5:10 am-3:59 am

1 stop23h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-4:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

$865

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/6

5:10 am-1:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/22

3:32 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 08m

$950

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/29

1:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

3:32 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 23m

$955

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/20

5:10 am-3:59 am

1 stop23h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

9:34 am-12:25 am

1 stop13h 51m

$955

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/27

5:10 am-1:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/8

9:34 am-4:05 am

1 stop17h 31m

$970

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/14

5:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

8:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$982

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/12

1:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

11:59 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 31m

$987

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York

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 Rio de Janeiro to New York in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 Rio de Janeiro-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-New York 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 Rio de Janeiro-New York 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 Rio de Janeiro to New York

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York (average of $324). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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 RIO to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 19, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 19, 2026.

The most flights from RIO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

How often are flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Rio de Janeiro to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Rio de Janeiro to New York flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated March 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,LATAM Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,298 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,298 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,298 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,915 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,298 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,476 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,298 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,816 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,298 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,500 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,298 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    Departing from Rio de Janeiro to New York will take you 19h 05m. The distance from Rio de Janeiro to New York is about 4808 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $501, American Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to New York and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from LATAM Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $501 and $502, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $247 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from LATAM Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $260 and $261, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    While some choose either Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Newark or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - New York LaGuardia, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Rio de Janeiro to New York.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York consider choosing American Airlines (84%), Japan Airlines (84%) or Alaska Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $258. While the most popular route (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $617 on average, our data indicates $1,538 when flying from Rio de Janeiro to New York.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to New York 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 Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York (average of $324). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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 Rio de Janeiro to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York. 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 March 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$501Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$501Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$502Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$565Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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