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$357+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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.
RDU — RIO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$487
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$357
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$624
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:00 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops34h 25mDelta
Wed 12/109:30 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop13h 27mDelta
Deal found 10/30$551
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:08 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops17h 02mLATAM Airlines
Thu 12/46:55 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops19h 16mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/282:12 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops21h 58mDelta
Thu 12/45:15 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops25h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/30$567
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:51 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop17h 29mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/147:15 amGIG - RDU
2 stops33h 07mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/30$580
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:19 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop12h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/411:55 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop12h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$629
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:51 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop17h 29mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/135:40 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops42h 38mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/30$645
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:06 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops18h 19mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/138:05 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops17h 47mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$726
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 12/313:25 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops19h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/148:05 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops16h 13mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/30$819
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:10 amRDU - SDU
2 stops23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/48:05 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops16h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$839
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/158:05 amRDU - SDU
2 stops23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Sat 12/68:05 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops26h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/30$840
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/154:49 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops45h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/65:30 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops18h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$884
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/167:05 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops16h 10mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/198:05 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops17h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$889

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

6:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop11h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

7:15 am-11:53 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$501

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

4:47 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

9:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$501

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/14

4:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

5:05 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$513

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/22

10:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/25

8:05 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$518

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

6:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/16

8:05 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$518

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

6:30 pm-6:25 am

2 stops33h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

9:30 pm-8:49 am

1 stop13h 19m

$526

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/30

6:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/6

5:20 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$534

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/27

6:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/10

9:30 pm-12:18 am

1 stop28h 48m

$551

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

9:59 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$559

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/14

6:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/22

8:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$559

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh 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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro (average of $372). Flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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 RDU to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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.

When flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

New York (JFK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

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

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $586.

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

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 45m.

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

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 29m.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from Raleigh 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
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,872 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,122 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Raleigh. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 5 different airlines.

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

    LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro in just under 11h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 25m. The distance from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro is about 4670 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $467. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are GOL, from $540, and Delta, from $556. Copa Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro (average of $372). Flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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
Copa AirlinesCheapest$467Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$540Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$556Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$558Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$580Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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