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$581+ Cheap flights from Athens (ATH) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — RIO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Athens to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Athens to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:35 pm
ATH
-
GIG
2 stops30h 55m
Air France
Mon 9/2810:00 pm
GIG
-
ATH
1 stop19h 00m
Air France
Deal found 7/19$803
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:35 am
ATH
-
GIG
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/2110:00 pm
GIG
-
ATH
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$824
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:35 pm
ATH
-
GIG
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/2810:00 pm
GIG
-
ATH
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$834
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:00 am
ATH
-
GIG
1 stop19h 45m
KLM
Mon 9/2110:00 pm
GIG
-
ATH
2 stops21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 7/23$837
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:00 am
ATH
-
GIG
2 stops19h 40m
KLM
Mon 9/2110:00 pm
GIG
-
ATH
2 stops21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 7/20$842
This ITA Airways 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1812:00 pm
ATH
-
GIG
1 stop23h 40m
ITA Airways
Sun 11/293:35 pm
GIG
-
ATH
1 stop22h 00m
ITA Airways
Deal found 7/22$893
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/65:45 pm
ATH
-
GIG
2 stops28h 55m
KLM
Tue 9/2210:10 pm
GIG
-
ATH
2 stops21h 05m
KLM
Deal found 7/24$919
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/186:10 am
ATH
-
GIG
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Sun 11/298:50 pm
GIG
-
ATH
2 stops34h 50m
KLM
Deal found 7/22$971
This ITA Airways 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1912:00 pm
ATH
-
GIG
1 stop23h 40m
ITA Airways
Sun 11/293:35 pm
GIG
-
ATH
1 stop22h 00m
ITA Airways
Deal found 7/22$973

Find flight deals from Athens to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 July 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$803
(KLM)

One-way from

$581
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,403
From Athens Eleftherios V. to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Athens to Rio de Janeiro 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Athens to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/13

6:35 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/28

10:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$803

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/13

6:35 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/28

10:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops21h 15m

$834

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/18

6:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/29

10:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$972

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/19

12:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/29

3:35 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$973

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/17

9:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop30h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/24

9:00 pm-7:35 am

2 stops28h 35m

$982

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/14

10:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,096

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/19

3:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/29

6:15 am-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,111

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/14

10:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/20

10:00 pm-4:25 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,113

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/4

6:35 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/11

10:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,113

AthensRio de Janeiro

ATH - GIG

ATHGIG

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/13

4:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/28

4:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop27h 25m

$1,139

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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Athens with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Rio de Janeiro

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Rio de Janeiro (average of $835). Flying from Athens to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,889). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Athens to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $1,200 and $1,598 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $803 on Air France (Sep 13-Sep 28).

How often are flights from Athens to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Athens and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday 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.

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 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ITA Airways from Athens to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Emanuele,Aug 2025

FCO - PMO

I got the new business class seats used on flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Wow! Crew was super nice!
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,299 reviews
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Emanuele,Aug 2025

FCO - PMO

I got the new business class seats used on flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Wow! Crew was super nice!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Athens to Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 12.3 mi from the city center, Athens Eleftherios V. is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Athens. Booking flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 0 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Athens to Rio de Janeiro can take about 20h 15m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $972. The distance between Athens and Rio de Janeiro is about 6041 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Rio de Janeiro (average of $835). Flying from Athens to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,889). 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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