Rio de Janeiro

$322+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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MSY — RIO
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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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 November 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/212:27 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops40h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/279:55 pmGIG - MSY
1 stop13h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,235
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/215:44 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops38h 51mLATAM Airlines
Sat 12/273:10 pmGIG - MSY
2 stops20h 58mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/216:40 amMSY - GIG
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/277:15 amGIG - MSY
3 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/216:40 amMSY - SDU
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/277:40 pmSDU - MSY
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,620
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:55 pmMSY - SDU
2 stops36h 50mGOL
Sat 12/273:00 pmSDU - MSY
2 stops21h 08mGOL
Deal found 11/1$2,005
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:41 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops28h 14mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/411:55 pmGIG - MSY
2 stops35h 53mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/1$2,986
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:26 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops39h 09mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/411:55 pmGIG - MSY
2 stops35h 53mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/1$3,261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/259:32 amMSY - GIG
1 stop21h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/49:55 pmGIG - MSY
1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$3,959

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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$641
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$322
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$745
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/18

11:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/24

6:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$641

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/18

11:55 am-2:10 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/24

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$646

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

2:41 pm-12:35 am

3 stops30h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/17

11:10 am-7:43 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$802

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:10 am-6:25 am

2 stops22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/26

1:45 am-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$838

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

1:27 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

11:05 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$924

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/22

5:52 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 33m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/24

6:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,048

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

6:56 pm-8:55 am

2 stops34h 59m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-11:32 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$1,085

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

6:29 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 56m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/17

11:35 am-8:53 am

2 stops24h 18m

$1,167

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/21

6:40 am-2:10 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 12/27

7:40 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops31h 15m

$1,620

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

11:10 am-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/18

8:05 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$3,989

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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 November 2, 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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

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.

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

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro can take about 28h 10m. GOL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $641. New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 4797 mi.

  • 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 $548. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $698 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 48% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$548Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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