Rio de Janeiro

$268+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — RIO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Mon 11/107:25 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop13h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/113:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops16h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$585
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:50 pmJFK - GIG
Nonstop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/411:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$586
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Thu 10/3011:50 pmJFK - GIG
Nonstop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/611:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$587
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Mon 11/107:25 pmJFK - SDU
1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/155:35 pmSDU - JFK
2 stops38h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$587
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:10 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop13h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/123:40 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops16h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/305:00 pmLGA - GIG
1 stop13h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/29:30 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop14h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$588
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Thu 10/3010:10 amJFK - GIG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/511:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$590
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Mon 11/107:25 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop16h 45mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/1711:50 amGIG - JFK
1 stop22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$591
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Mon 11/107:25 pmJFK - SDU
2 stops19h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/118:05 pmSDU - JFK
1 stop12h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$591
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Fri 11/286:30 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/511:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$592
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Thu 10/304:55 pmLGA - GIG
1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1211:55 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$592
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Thu 10/306:13 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop13h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:45 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$593

Cheap flight deals from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$585
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$268
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$838

Good round-trip deal

$789 or less

Good one-way deal

$411 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/20

5:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/1

11:25 am-9:49 am

2 stops23h 24m

$588

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/25

12:45 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 4/6

11:25 am-4:49 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$630

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

2:20 pm-12:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/3

1:45 am-5:05 am

1 stop29h 20m

$678

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/13

7:30 am-12:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

7:30 am-6:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$678

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

2:20 pm-12:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/9

7:30 am-5:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$700

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

11:25 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/2

5:05 pm-8:10 am

2 stops17h 05m

$763

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Mon 11/10

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 11/13

1:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop17h 35m

$763

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/8

6:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/11

7:15 am-11:41 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$766

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Mon 11/10

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 11/17

1:45 pm-11:59 am

2 stops24h 14m

$773

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

6:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/8

6:45 am-11:05 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$773

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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 York to Rio de Janeiro in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 York-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 York-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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 York-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro (average of $285). Flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $752). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Sao Paulo (GRU) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $612.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 08m.

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 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and GOL from New York to Rio de Janeiro have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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.
  • How long is the flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

    Departing from New York to Rio de Janeiro will take you 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 4799 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca ($397), United Airlines ($454), and Copa Airlines ($498) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Avianca is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $288. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and LATAM Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Rio de Janeiro for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Rio de Janeiro is $283. On average you can expect to pay $1,022. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for $545.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Sao Paulo?

    Sao Paulo travelers tend to visit Vibra São Paulo, Museu de Arte de São Paulo, and Edifício Copan more than anywhere else. Vibra São Paulo, Museu de Arte de São Paulo, and Edifício Copan can be visited by traveling about 21.4 mi, 14.3 mi, and 13.0 mi respectively from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl. Those on a layover in Sao Paulo in need of a rental car can book one at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl for about $32.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Miami?

    The majority of Miami visitors spend their time at Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Wynwood Art District. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Wynwood Art District can be visited by traveling about 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 5.5 mi respectively from Miami. Travelers can rent a car at Miami for an average daily rate of $21 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro (average of $285). Flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $752). 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$397Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$454Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$498Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$580Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$583Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$584Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$770Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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