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$596+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — RIO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/286:30 amLHR - GIG
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Tue 2/108:50 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/13$1,162
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/236:30 amLHR - GIG
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Tue 12/308:50 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop16h 15mKLM
Deal found 12/13$1,204
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/235:50 pmLHR - GIG
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Tue 1/208:50 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/13$1,238
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/235:50 pmLHR - GIG
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/198:45 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:30 pmLHR - GIG
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Sat 1/179:30 pmGIG - LHR
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/13$1,272
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/228:25 pmLHR - GIG
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/198:45 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:30 amLHR - GIG
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Fri 1/1610:55 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop30h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/13$1,280
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/235:50 pmLHR - GIG
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Sun 1/188:50 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/13$1,360
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/235:50 pmLHR - GIG
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1711:20 pmGIG - LHR
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,361
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amLHR - SDU
2 stops16h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/121:40 pmSDU - LHR
2 stops20h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/13$2,140
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 12/204:35 pmLHR - SDU
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/271:50 pmSDU - LHR
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$2,264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/258:15 pmLHR - SDU
1 stop20h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/72:00 pmSDU - LHR
1 stop21h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/13$2,276

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$876
(SWISS)

One-way from

$596
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,600

Good round-trip deal

$1,739 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for London Heathrow-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
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One-way flight from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sun 3/1

1:45 pm-6:00 am

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

3:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$876

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sun 3/1

1:45 pm-6:00 am

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

3:40 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$880

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sun 3/1

10:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

3:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop15h 05m

$887

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sun 3/1

1:45 pm-6:00 am

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

3:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$936

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

9:05 am-6:40 am

2 stops24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

3:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$958

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Tue 1/20

12:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/4

9:30 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$988

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/9

4:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

9:30 pm-6:50 am

2 stops30h 20m

$988

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 3/30

11:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops26h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/16

9:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

$988

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/16

12:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

10:55 pm-6:20 am

1 stop28h 25m

$988

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/9

10:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops25h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/23

10:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops28h 55m

$988

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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 Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 London Heathrow Airport-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 London Heathrow Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-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 London Heathrow Airport-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 Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $674). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,107). 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 LHR to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. 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 December 15, 2025.

The most flights from LHR to RIO 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the last year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, such as British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,575 reviews

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,575 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,575 reviews

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in 19h 15m. Fly via SWISS, Lufthansa, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro is about 5745 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $829 on this airline. British Airways is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Consider Finnair (82%), Iberia (82%) or British Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,795 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The cheapest flight overall is $1,696 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) is currently priced at $1,511.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $674). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,107). 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 airline flying from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Heathrow 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$829Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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