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$316+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RIO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/247:20 pm
MSY
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GIG
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/301:35 am
GIG
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MSY
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$665
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:20 am
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/31:45 am
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops19h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$700
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/97:27 pm
MSY
-
SDU
2 stops33h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/228:30 am
SDU
-
MSY
3 stops40h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$716
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/207:20 pm
MSY
-
SDU
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/303:15 pm
SDU
-
MSY
2 stops29h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$727
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/208:01 pm
MSY
-
GIG
3 stops26h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/308:50 pm
GIG
-
MSY
3 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$731
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 5/237:54 pm
MSY
-
SDU
2 stops33h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/3010:05 am
SDU
-
MSY
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$758
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/147:20 pm
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/215:45 am
GIG
-
MSY
3 stops19h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$763
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 5/237:54 pm
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops35h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/301:20 pm
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$767
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 6/111:06 am
MSY
-
GIG
2 stops35h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/191:30 am
GIG
-
MSY
2 stops19h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$769
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/184:30 pm
MSY
-
SDU
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/247:45 am
SDU
-
MSY
2 stops39h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$812
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/234:31 pm
MSY
-
SDU
2 stops40h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/313:15 pm
SDU
-
MSY
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$836
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/94:16 pm
MSY
-
SDU
2 stops28h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/235:25 pm
SDU
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MSY
2 stops29h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$872

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$665
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$316
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$698
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
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One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 36% potential increase in price ($822 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 21% potential price decrease ($254 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

6:20 am-6:25 am

2 stops21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/3

1:45 am-6:31 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$700

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/9

7:27 pm-7:05 am

2 stops33h 38m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/22

8:30 am-11:19 pm

3 stops40h 49m

$716

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

8:01 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops24h 24m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/30

10:45 am-7:01 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$727

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/23

7:54 pm-7:05 am

2 stops33h 11m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/30

10:05 am-9:15 am

2 stops25h 10m

$758

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/23

7:54 pm-9:00 am

2 stops35h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/30

1:20 pm-9:15 am

2 stops21h 55m

$767

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

11:06 am-12:25 am

3 stops35h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/19

1:30 am-6:57 pm

2 stops19h 27m

$781

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

6:20 am-6:25 am

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

1:45 am-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$782

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/18

4:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops40h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/24

7:45 am-9:22 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$812

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

7:20 pm-12:35 am

3 stops27h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/19

1:45 am-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$826

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/23

4:31 pm-10:45 am

2 stops40h 14m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/31

3:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$836

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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 New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 New Orleans-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 January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $934. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $989 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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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Top 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$989Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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