Rio de Janeiro

$396+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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STL — RIO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$777
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$396
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,104
From Lambert-St Louis to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/117:15 pmSTL - SDU
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/182:15 pmSDU - STL
2 stops21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$777
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/117:15 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/185:30 pmGIG - STL
2 stops18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$802
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 12/65:12 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops17h 58mLATAM Airlines
Sat 12/137:15 amGIG - STL
2 stops17h 43mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,118
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:30 amSTL - GIG
2 stops17h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sat 10/189:00 pmGIG - STL
1 stop13h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,185
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/216:00 pmSTL - GIG
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2510:25 amGIG - STL
2 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 9/268:25 amSTL - GIG
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/299:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop14h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/64:45 pmSTL - GIG
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/139:55 pmGIG - STL
1 stop15h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,241
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/141:30 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/233:20 pmGIG - STL
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/257:50 pmGIG - STL
2 stops18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/63:13 pmSTL - SDU
2 stops16h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:30 pmSDU - STL
2 stops19h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,367
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/265:15 amSTL - SDU
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/294:55 pmSDU - STL
2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,943
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Sun 12/216:00 pmSTL - SDU
2 stops25h 25mGOL
Thu 12/255:40 pmSDU - STL
2 stops31h 55mGOL
Deal found 9/13$2,005

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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St. Louis

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - SDU

STLSDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/11

7:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 10/18

2:15 pm-10:02 am

2 stops21h 47m

$777

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/11

7:15 pm-4:40 am

2 stops31h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/18

5:30 pm-10:02 am

2 stops18h 32m

$802

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/5

4:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/12

12:30 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$1,014

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - SDU

STLSDU

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/5

4:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/12

11:25 am-3:29 pm

2 stops31h 04m

$1,016

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/5

10:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,040

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/6

1:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 47m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/13

5:40 pm-10:41 am

2 stops20h 01m

$1,118

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/21

6:00 pm-6:15 am

1 stop33h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/25

10:25 am-3:29 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,188

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/26

8:25 am-8:15 am

1 stop21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/29

9:05 pm-9:52 am

1 stop14h 47m

$1,198

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - SDU

STLSDU

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/18

4:39 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 2/22

2:50 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops34h 24m

$1,306

St. LouisRio de Janeiro

STL - SDU

STLSDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/6

3:13 pm-11:10 am

2 stops16h 57m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 12/13

5:30 pm-10:04 am

2 stops19h 34m

$1,367

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

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When flying from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from St. Louis 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis. There are 0 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Rio de Janeiro per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

    Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro in about 18h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. The distance from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro is about 5238 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $697. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $717 round trip. Delta is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$697Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$717Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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