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.

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.

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.

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

Avianca, GOL, and LATAM Airlines can get you from USA to Rio de Janeiro in just under 14h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 07m. USA and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 4803 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 Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $169. Users have also found prices from $184 and $218 on GOL and Azul, respectively.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Rio de Janeiro (average of $250). Flying from USA to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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 day to fly from USA to Rio de Janeiro?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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.

$224+ Flights from the United States to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Round-trip from	$537 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$224 (Avianca Connect)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,352
Good round-trip deal	$741 or less
Good one-way deal	$299 or less

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$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$359	Average$829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Avianca	Cheapest$392	Average$698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
GOL	Cheapest$409	Average$849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$454	Average$1,111	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Azul	Cheapest$463	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
American Airlines	Cheapest$499	Average$1,001	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$505	Average$925	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Air Canada	Cheapest$565	Average$755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%

$224+ Cheap flights from the United States to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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