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$319+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — RIO
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in November or October, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 9/147:37 am
EWR
-
GIG
2 stops23h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 9/1810:10 pm
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops23h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/28:50 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 12/89:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop19h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 9/87:30 am
EWR
-
GIG
2 stops23h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 9/232:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops21h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:40 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop35h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 9/199:05 pm
GIG
-
EWR
1 stop18h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$613
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:25 pm
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop18h 55m
GOL
Wed 9/232:55 pm
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops21h 35m
GOL
Deal found 7/29$631
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 12/16:35 pm
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop18h 15m
GOL
Tue 2/28:10 pm
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop12h 55m
GOL
Deal found 7/26$632
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:06 am
EWR
-
GIG
1 stop23h 14m
GOL
Thu 9/2411:20 am
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops31h 09m
GOL
Deal found 7/26$632
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:30 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop16h 10m
Avianca
Tue 11/104:50 pm
GIG
-
JFK
1 stop22h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$634
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/276:30 am
JFK
-
GIG
1 stop21h 55m
Avianca
Fri 12/47:30 am
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops18h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$636
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:00 pm
LGA
-
GIG
2 stops20h 20m
GOL
Thu 9/178:15 pm
GIG
-
LGA
2 stops16h 46m
GOL
Deal found 7/26$638
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:00 am
JFK
-
GIG
2 stops22h 20m
GOL
Thu 9/178:15 pm
GIG
-
JFK
2 stops16h 18m
GOL
Deal found 7/26$638
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:25 pm
EWR
-
GIG
2 stops20h 55m
GOL
Thu 9/178:15 pm
GIG
-
EWR
2 stops16h 15m
GOL
Deal found 7/26$638

Find 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 July 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$507
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$319
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$955

Good round-trip deal

$767 or less

Good one-way deal

$436 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

2:20 am-12:25 am

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/24

5:10 am-3:59 am

1 stop23h 49m

$661
Quickest round-trip

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/5

8:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/14

9:55 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$696

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/7

9:55 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop27h 19m

$713

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/20

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 1/25

1:45 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$713

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

3:32 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/23

5:10 am-1:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

$723

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 8/19

3:59 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/24

9:05 pm-11:53 am

1 stop15h 48m

$747

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/17

8:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/23

3:30 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

$774

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Wed 10/21

2:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 11/2

1:45 pm-5:30 am

1 stop17h 45m

$783

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

12:59 pm-10:15 am

1 stop20h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/19

6:35 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 05m

$791

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Thu 8/13

6:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/19

1:45 pm-9:59 am

2 stops21h 14m

$793

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 New York to Rio de Janeiro in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 York-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 York-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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 $733). Flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,390). 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 July 31, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $761 and $1,087 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $507 on American Airlines (Sep 14-Sep 18).

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.

Bogotá (BOG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% 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 Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 50m.

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 1h 21m.

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

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 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 July 31, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,LATAM Airlines, andGOL 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,967 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
GOL
7.3
Good
1,265 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,846 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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 16h 30m. 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, Delta ($260), Copa Airlines ($265), and United Airlines ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Delta is currently priced 71% 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 Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $284. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United 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?

    While some choose either Newark - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or New York LaGuardia - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is the most popular route from New York to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro consider choosing American Airlines (100%), GOL (100%) or Wamos Air (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Rio de Janeiro is $331. On average you can expect to pay $2,127. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for $503.

  • 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 $733). Flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,390). 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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$260Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$265Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$491Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$585Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$625Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$634Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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