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$284+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — RIO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$550
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$284
(LATAM Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$745

Good round-trip deal

$859 or less

Good one-way deal

$411 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 September 15, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:55 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop24h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/2810:00 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops34h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/15$550
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:02 amJFK - GIG
2 stops17h 13mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/97:45 amGIG - JFK
2 stops17h 19mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/15$563
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/293:44 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop15h 11mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/41:30 amGIG - JFK
1 stop14h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$565
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:29 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/301:45 amGIG - JFK
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$578
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2312:35 amJFK - GIG
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/812:10 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$581
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:50 amJFK - GIG
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/93:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$582
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:15 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:30 amGIG - JFK
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/210:50 pmJFK - GIG
Nonstop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/711:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$586
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/83:32 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/219:00 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$587
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/63:32 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop15h 28mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/95:05 amGIG - JFK
1 stop20h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$588
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:00 pmJFK - SDU
1 stop17h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/99:10 pmSDU - JFK
2 stops27h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$590
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2610:05 amJFK - SDU
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Sun 11/92:50 pmSDU - JFK
2 stops32h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$593

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 September 15, 2025.
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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New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/2

6:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

11:00 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$592

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

2:15 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/8

1:30 am-12:57 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$608

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

10:05 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 12/10

1:45 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$623

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

9:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 10/26

10:30 am-7:40 am

2 stops22h 10m

$688

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

12:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/1

2:30 pm-6:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

$726

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

11:25 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/26

7:45 am-11:04 pm

2 stops17h 19m

$739

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/15

11:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops16h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/24

7:45 am-11:04 pm

2 stops17h 19m

$756

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

3:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 11/24

8:05 pm-6:40 am

1 stop12h 35m

$757

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

2:30 am-6:25 am

2 stops25h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/6

1:45 am-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$768

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/20

10:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/24

7:45 am-11:04 pm

2 stops17h 19m

$768

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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 September 12, 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 23 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 September 15, 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 Wednesday afternoons 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.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% 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.

Sao Paulo (GRU) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $612.

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 Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 58m.

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 Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 08m.

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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines 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
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,847 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro will take you 18h 40m. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is about 4799 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $397 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $485 and $493 round-trip. Avianca is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $283. On average you can expect to pay $1,307. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for $541.

  • 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$397Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$485Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$581Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$583Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
GOLCheapest$647Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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