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$1,102+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — RIO
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,102
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,046
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Best flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 3/510:18 amSDF - GIG
1 stop20h 02mDelta
Mon 3/99:30 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop12h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/23$1,102
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Thu 3/55:49 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 21mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/97:15 amGIG - SDF
2 stops17h 42mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,102
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 2/2010:45 amSDF - GIG
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2810:30 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop23h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,103
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Fri 2/205:35 amSDF - SDU
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/285:30 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops30h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 3/57:51 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops39h 24mDelta
Mon 3/98:05 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops22h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/25$1,231
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Thu 3/53:33 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops19h 42mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/92:00 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops23h 08mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,762
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Fri 1/95:45 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops17h 30mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/168:05 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops17h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/25$2,333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Fri 2/203:33 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops19h 42mDelta
Sat 2/288:05 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops17h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/24$2,986

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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

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

10:18 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

9:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop12h 58m

$1,102

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

5:49 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

7:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$1,102

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/20

10:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/28

10:30 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$1,103

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - SDU

SDFSDU

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

7:51 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 24m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/9

8:05 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$1,231

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - SDU

SDFSDU

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/20

5:35 am-2:35 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 2/28

5:30 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$1,299

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - SDU

SDFSDU

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

3:33 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/9

2:00 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$1,762

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - SDU

SDFSDU

Louisville Intl

Fri 1/9

5:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 1/16

8:05 pm-11:33 am

2 stops17h 28m

$2,333

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - SDU

SDFSDU

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/20

3:33 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 2/28

8:05 pm-11:22 am

2 stops17h 17m

$2,986

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Deals found on 11/23

Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

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 November.
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 November 26, 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
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 Delta, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in about 18h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 39m. 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.

  • 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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