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$303+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — RIO
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 January 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$480
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$303
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$620
Provider with most accurate pricing for Austin Bergstrom-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Wed 5/63:36 pmAUS - GIG
1 stop14h 19mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/121:30 amGIG - AUS
1 stop14h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/10$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 2/263:32 pmAUS - GIG
1 stop14h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1110:55 pmGIG - AUS
1 stop17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$492
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Fri 1/232:17 pmAUS - GIG
1 stop14h 43mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/291:45 amGIG - AUS
1 stop14h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/9$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Fri 2/273:32 pmAUS - GIG
1 stop14h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/1210:55 pmGIG - AUS
1 stop20h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 3/211:59 amAUS - GIG
2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/910:30 pmGIG - AUS
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Fri 2/273:32 pmAUS - GIG
1 stop14h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/1410:30 pmGIG - AUS
1 stop26h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/166:34 pmAUS - GIG
2 stops18h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/2310:30 pmGIG - AUS
1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/14:27 pmAUS - GIG
2 stops19h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/3110:10 pmGIG - AUS
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Fri 2/2710:23 amAUS - GIG
1 stop20h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/1910:30 pmGIG - AUS
1 stop26h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$514
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sun 5/318:00 amAUS - SDU
2 stops22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/48:15 pmSDU - AUS
2 stops16h 57mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/8$578
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Tue 5/2611:20 amAUS - SDU
2 stops24h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 5/311:55 pmSDU - AUS
2 stops26h 13mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/9$585
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Sun 5/179:00 amAUS - SDU
2 stops21h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 5/278:15 pmSDU - AUS
2 stops27h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/10$587

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin 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 January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - GIG

AUSGIG

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/6

3:36 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/12

1:30 am-1:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$480

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - GIG

AUSGIG

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/26

3:32 pm-9:25 am

1 stop14h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/11

10:55 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$492

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - GIG

AUSGIG

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/23

2:17 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 43m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/29

1:45 am-12:56 pm

1 stop14h 11m

$500

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - GIG

AUSGIG

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/9

3:36 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

1:30 am-1:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$500

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - GIG

AUSGIG

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/26

2:33 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/1

1:40 am-1:06 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$500

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - GIG

AUSGIG

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 3/2

2:42 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

1:40 am-2:06 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$500

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - GIG

AUSGIG

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/27

10:23 am-9:25 am

1 stop20h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

10:30 pm-10:31 am

1 stop14h 01m

$501

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - SDU

AUSSDU

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/26

2:33 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 27m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/11

1:45 pm-5:19 pm

3 stops29h 34m

$649

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - SDU

AUSSDU

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 3/1

4:18 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/4

1:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$740

AustinRio de Janeiro

AUS - SDU

AUSSDU

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 3/20

11:44 am-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 31m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/31

1:55 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$741

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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 Austin to Rio de Janeiro in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Austin-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Austin-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Austin-Rio de Janeiro 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 Austin to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Rio de Janeiro (average of $257). Flying from Austin to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 Austin to Rio de Janeiro?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Austin to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $690.

What’s the fastest layover option from Austin to Rio de Janeiro?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 26m.

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 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from Austin to Rio de Janeiro. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,144 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
GOL
7.3
Good
1,150 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,100 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin 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 Austin to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Austin, you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom, which is the city’s only airport. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is located 7.5 mi from the center of Austin. There are 0 flights from Austin Bergstrom to Rio de Janeiro per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Austin to Rio de Janeiro can take about 14h 19m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $480. There are 5139 mi between Austin and Rio de Janeiro. 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 Austin to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at $257, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include LATAM Airlines and United Airlines. Copa Airlines is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin 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 Austin to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Rio de Janeiro (average of $257). Flying from Austin to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 5 airlines flying from Austin to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Austin to Rio de Janeiro. 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 January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$257Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$348Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$498Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$609Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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