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— GIG
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2026

Cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

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Wed 4/87:35 am
JFK
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GIG
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/141:35 am
GIG
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JFK
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$543
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Wed 2/253:00 pm
EWR
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GIG
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/48:50 pm
GIG
-
EWR
3 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$553
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/35:50 am
JFK
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GIG
3 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$570
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Tue 4/141:30 am
JFK
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GIG
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/21:35 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$572
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Thu 2/262:20 pm
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:15 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$573
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Wed 2/253:00 pm
EWR
-
SDU
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:20 pm
SDU
-
EWR
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$575
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Sun 3/83:30 am
JFK
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GIG
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1812:40 pm
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$578
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Tue 4/283:35 am
JFK
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GIG
2 stops19h 55m
Avianca
Sun 5/31:35 am
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops24h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$579
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/256:30 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/262:30 pm
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$583
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:30 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:15 am
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$585
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/147:45 am
JFK
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GIG
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/281:35 am
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$586
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/167:30 am
JFK
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SDU
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/235:10 pm
SDU
-
JFK
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$586

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Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 29, 2026.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Rio de Janeiro State that are best for you.

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NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Sun 3/1

6:59 pm-7:05 am

2 stops34h 06m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 3/5

8:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$588

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Wed 2/25

7:58 am-6:40 pm

3 stops32h 42m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/4

7:20 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops29h 10m

$604

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

6:30 am-12:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

7:15 am-9:05 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$613

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-8:05 am

Nonstop10h 10m

$663

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Mon 3/16

7:36 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/23

5:25 pm-10:53 am

2 stops18h 28m

$671

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Wed 4/8

12:01 pm-9:10 am

3 stops20h 09m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/15

1:45 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops34h 55m

$673

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

7:30 am-12:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

1:45 am-6:05 am

1 stop29h 20m

$692

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/13

10:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/23

2:00 pm-9:10 am

2 stops20h 10m

$692

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-12:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

7:30 am-2:00 am

2 stops19h 30m

$705

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/8

11:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

8:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$715

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rio de Janeiro State

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro takes 17 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Rio de Janeiro

The most flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro are Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, LATAM Airlines, and GOL to Brazil to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
1,917 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
1,160 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
11,202 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
6.6
Okay
2,490 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl typically cost $36, while round-trip flights cost around $44.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    A round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $79, however they can be found for as little as $49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Escondidinho Bar, hostel e casa de festas is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (1.0 mi away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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