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$442+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — RIO
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$655
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$442
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,048
From Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Thu 11/131:35 pmPHX - GIG
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:45 amGIG - PHX
3 stops46h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$846
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Tue 11/2512:45 pmPHX - GIG
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:00 pmGIG - PHX
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$850
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Fri 11/141:35 pmPHX - GIG
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:45 amGIG - PHX
3 stops43h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$897
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:08 pmPHX - GIG
2 stops36h 27mGOL
Wed 12/106:25 amGIG - PHX
2 stops20h 30mGOL
Deal found 10/16$942
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/21:58 pmPHX - SDU
2 stops20h 12mGOL
Sat 11/86:00 amSDU - PHX
2 stops22h 37mGOL
Deal found 10/16$1,008
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:55 amPHX - SDU
2 stops20h 50mGOL
Wed 12/106:00 amSDU - PHX
2 stops20h 55mGOL
Deal found 10/16$1,061
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:58 pmPHX - SDU
2 stops20h 12mGOL
Thu 11/206:00 amSDU - PHX
2 stops18h 38mGOL
Deal found 10/15$1,084
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/141:58 pmPHX - SDU
2 stops16h 47mGOL
Sun 11/168:25 pmSDU - PHX
2 stops28h 13mGOL
Deal found 10/15$1,144
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2512:45 pmPHX - SDU
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/48:25 pmSDU - PHX
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,194
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Thu 11/67:00 amPHX - SDU
2 stops26h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/118:05 pmSDU - PHX
2 stops20h 27mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,216
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:58 pmPHX - SDU
2 stops16h 47mGOL
Tue 11/116:00 amSDU - PHX
2 stops18h 38mGOL
Deal found 10/16$1,291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:39 amPHX - SDU
2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/191:45 pmSDU - PHX
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,355

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Phoenix

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/9

11:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/24

11:25 am-10:49 am

2 stops27h 24m

$751

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/9

11:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/25

11:25 am-10:49 am

2 stops27h 24m

$752

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 3/6

11:59 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-10:19 pm

2 stops44h 19m

$763

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/10

12:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/24

8:25 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$781

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 2/16

11:59 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops18h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/18

11:10 am-10:30 am

2 stops27h 20m

$807

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/9

12:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$811

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/24

11:25 am-10:49 am

2 stops27h 24m

$820

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/11

12:45 pm-10:45 am

2 stops18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/22

8:25 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$827

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/25

12:45 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/4

2:00 pm-11:49 am

2 stops25h 49m

$850

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 11/13

1:35 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/20

7:30 am-12:34 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$853

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro (average of $504). Flying from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,996). 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 PHX to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

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 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and GOL from Phoenix 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
GOL
7.3
Good
1,116 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,308 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro in 21h 25m. Fly via Air Canada or GOL to get the fastest option. Phoenix and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5965 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $504. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are GOL, from $788, and United Airlines, from $796. Air Canada is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro (average of $504). Flying from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,996). 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 5 airlines flying from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$504Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
GOLCheapest$788Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$796Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$796Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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