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$669+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RIO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

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$669
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,139
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:10 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:35 pmGIG - MSY
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$669
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:10 pmMSY - SDU
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:10 amSDU - MSY
3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$679
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/167:55 pmMSY - SDU
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/238:10 amSDU - MSY
3 stops38h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$737
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/166:41 amMSY - GIG
3 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/239:40 amGIG - MSY
3 stops37h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$744
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/19:16 amMSY - GIG
2 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/86:15 amGIG - MSY
2 stops16h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$745
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:55 pmMSY - GIG
3 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/29:40 amGIG - MSY
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$747
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/19:16 amMSY - SDU
2 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/86:50 pmSDU - MSY
2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$766
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:55 pmMSY - SDU
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/27:25 pmSDU - MSY
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$784
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/187:20 pmMSY - SDU
3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/911:30 amSDU - MSY
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$932

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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 September 17, 2025.
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 OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

6:10 pm-12:25 am

2 stops28h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/6

8:35 pm-5:40 pm

3 stops24h 05m

$669

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

6:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 11/6

8:10 am-4:03 pm

3 stops34h 53m

$679

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 10/23

8:10 am-8:44 pm

3 stops38h 34m

$737

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

6:41 am-10:15 am

3 stops25h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/23

9:40 am-8:44 pm

3 stops37h 04m

$744

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

9:16 am-6:05 pm

2 stops30h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/8

6:15 am-7:43 pm

2 stops16h 28m

$745

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

7:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops26h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/2

9:40 am-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$756

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

9:16 am-10:25 pm

2 stops35h 09m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 11/8

6:50 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$766

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 11/2

7:25 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$784

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/28

10:54 am-4:00 pm

2 stops26h 06m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-8:47 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$1,155

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/24

11:45 am-1:55 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$721

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 $519. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $698 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $721. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro for a low price.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from New Orleans 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 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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