How often are flights from the United States to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 58% of weekly flights between United States and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 64% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from USA to Rio de Janeiro?

Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from USA to Rio de Janeiro in just under 12h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 09m. USA and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 4793 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $184. Users have also found prices from $218 and $233 on Azul and Avianca, respectively.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Rio de Janeiro (average of $260). Flying from USA to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from USA to Rio de Janeiro?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Rio de Janeiro?

Before booking your flight from USA to Rio de Janeiro check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines or Copa Airlines.

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

When flying from USA to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$243+ Flights from the United States to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Round-trip from	$455 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$243 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$917
Good round-trip deal	$690 or less
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LATAM Airlines

LATAM's Premium Business features lie-flat beds and open suites on select aircraft.

LATAM's LATAM+ seats offer more legroom and earlier boarding on long-haul flights.

American Airlines

American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat beds and direct aisle access on international flights.

American's Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with leg and footrest on long-haul flights.

Delta

Delta's Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats and premium amenities on long-haul routes.

Delta's Premium Select offers larger seats, extra legroom, and priority services on long-haul routes.

Copa Airlines

Copa's Dreams Business Class features lie-flat seats on select Boeing Max aircraft.

Copa's Panama Stopover allows a 7-day stopover in Panama at no extra cost.

United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding on long-haul routes.

United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$338	Average$1,045	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$364	Average$832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Avianca	Cheapest$392	Average$690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
GOL	Cheapest$420	Average$863	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$454	Average$1,143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Azul	Cheapest$463	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
American Airlines	Cheapest$499	Average$1,022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$505	Average$922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Air Canada	Cheapest$565	Average$755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%

$243+ Cheap flights from the United States to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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