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$334+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

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— GIG
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 9/97:37 am
EWR
-
GIG
2 stops23h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 9/1510:10 pm
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops23h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 12/28:50 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 12/89:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop19h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:30 am
EWR
-
GIG
2 stops23h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 9/232:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops21h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 8/2212:25 pm
EWR
-
GIG
2 stops24h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 8/2610:10 pm
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops23h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 9/277:00 am
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 10/159:05 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop25h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$593
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 11/87:30 am
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 11/189:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop22h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$603
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 12/25:20 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop38h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 12/139:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop28h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:40 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop35h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 9/199:05 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop18h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$613
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/316:30 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop12h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 9/1610:10 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop14h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$622
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:40 pm
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop16h 30m
GOL
Wed 8/262:55 pm
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop17h 10m
GOL
Deal found 7/25$632
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 11/19:12 am
LGA
-
GIG
1 stop22h 13m
American Airlines
Thu 11/1211:55 pm
GIG
-
LGA
1 stop18h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$632
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:00 pm
JFK
-
GIG
Nonstop9h 55m
GOL
Thu 9/248:15 pm
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops16h 18m
GOL
Deal found 7/23$633

Find flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

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 July 27, 2026.

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$955

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$507

One-way from

$334

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$436 or less
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Locate flights to Rio de Janeiro that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 27, 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/17

8:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/26

2:55 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

$632

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

3:32 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/24

5:10 am-3:59 am

1 stop23h 49m

$641

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

4:10 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/26

5:10 am-1:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

$641

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Thu 9/10

10:45 am-4:45 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/16

1:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop16h 50m

$693

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/31

5:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/16

10:10 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop16h 19m

$705

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Tue 8/18

8:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 9/15

1:45 pm-9:59 am

2 stops21h 14m

$709

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/19

2:30 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 11/30

1:45 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$713

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/20

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 1/25

1:45 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$713

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/19

11:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/25

9:05 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$737

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Fri 9/4

8:43 pm-8:15 am

1 stop34h 32m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/8

9:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$745

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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 22 hours 30 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.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 13 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.

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 July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,LATAM Airlines, andGOL 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
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,966 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
GOL
7.3
Good
1,264 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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 $29, while round-trip flights cost around $78.

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

    A round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $318, however they can be found for as little as $84.

  • 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 20 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. 7 a 10 min 6km para Aeroporto Galeao Tubiacanga is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (0.0 mi away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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