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$551+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — RIO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,017
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$551
(Kiwi.com)

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April

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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:55 amSDF - GIG
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/185:40 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,017
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:00 amSDF - GIG
2 stops19h 00mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/11:30 amGIG - SDF
2 stops20h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,134
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:37 amSDF - GIG
1 stop19h 43mDelta
Tue 12/25:40 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops20h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/28$1,190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amSDF - GIG
2 stops32h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sat 1/105:10 amGIG - SDF
2 stops44h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:55 amSDF - SDU
3 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/185:25 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amSDF - GIG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1811:55 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop26h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:20 pmSDF - GIG
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1011:55 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/256:48 pmSDF - GIG
3 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/23:55 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops23h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:05 amSDF - GIG
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/109:55 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:15 amSDF - SDU
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/21:45 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops23h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,358
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:20 pmSDF - SDU
3 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/108:25 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,360
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 12/107:15 amSDF - SDU
2 stops28h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/178:05 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops18h 08mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,647

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Louisville

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Rio de Janeiro

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LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/11

11:55 am-9:40 pm

3 stops31h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/18

5:40 pm-11:25 am

2 stops19h 45m

$1,017

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Tue 11/25

11:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/1

1:30 am-8:28 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$1,134

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/11

10:37 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/18

5:15 pm-9:50 am

2 stops18h 35m

$1,190

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/17

3:10 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 40m

$1,190

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Tue 11/25

10:37 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/2

5:40 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$1,190

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/10

5:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops44h 45m

$1,204

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - SDU

SDFSDU

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/11

11:55 am-10:45 am

3 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 12/18

5:25 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,204

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sun 1/4

4:44 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/12

3:10 pm-9:28 am

2 stops20h 18m

$1,230

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-6:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/18

11:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$1,253

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/25

12:20 pm-7:10 pm

3 stops28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/10

11:55 pm-9:54 am

3 stops35h 59m

$1,290

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Deals found on 10/28

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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 Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Louisville-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 Louisville-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-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 Louisville-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Louisville 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Louisville, you will be flying from Louisville Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Louisville Intl (SDF) is located 5.3 mi from the center of Louisville. There are 0 flights from Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in about 17h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 42m. Louisville and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5030 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    $587 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $598 and $671, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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.

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