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$335+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — RIO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$635
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$335
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,097

Good round-trip deal

$841 or less

Good one-way deal

$691 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:50 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop24h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 9/1512:50 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/29$635
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/178:15 pmJFK - SDU
2 stops40h 05mDelta
Sat 9/208:20 pmSDU - JFK
2 stops29h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/29$636
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:45 amJFK - GIG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/229:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$637
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/183:35 amJFK - SDU
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/245:40 pmSDU - JFK
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$637
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Tue 8/196:15 pmJFK - SDU
1 stop18h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 8/2611:50 amSDU - JFK
2 stops18h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/29$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/2010:35 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/211:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$640
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:45 amJFK - GIG
1 stop15h 40mAvianca
Mon 11/37:20 amGIG - JFK
1 stop16h 30mAvianca
Deal found 7/28$655
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:00 amJFK - GIG
2 stops27h 55mAir Canada
Wed 9/243:55 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops30h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$656
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:00 amJFK - SDU
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Wed 9/247:55 amSDU - JFK
2 stops38h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$661
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Thu 9/1110:35 pmJFK - SDU
2 stops19h 50mGOL
Thu 9/186:20 amSDU - JFK
2 stops17h 01mGOL
Deal found 7/27$743

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Price

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

12:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/9

11:00 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$635

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

8:15 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/27

12:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$636

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

8:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 9/20

8:20 pm-12:54 am

2 stops29h 34m

$636

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

3:35 am-2:20 pm

3 stops33h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/24

5:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop14h 55m

$637

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/19

6:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 8/26

11:50 am-5:20 am

2 stops18h 30m

$638

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

10:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/2

11:00 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$640

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/2

7:45 am-12:25 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/3

7:20 am-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$655

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

9:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/24

7:55 am-9:45 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$661

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

6:35 am-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/24

3:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$663

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

10:35 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/18

6:20 am-10:21 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$743

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 21 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 JFK to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Sao Paulo (GRU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $616.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 53m.

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 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and GOL from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
1,822 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
1,091 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,826 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is LATAM Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $636 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $636 and $640 round-trip. LATAM Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $335 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $336 and American Airlines from $339 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is $503. On average you can expect to pay $1,570. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for $536.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$397Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$549Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$581Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$583Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
GOLCheapest$647Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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