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$257+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Tampa (TPA)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — TPA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Tampa (TPA). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$506
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$257
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$557
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/73:35 pmGIG - TPA
2 stops27h 49mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/1312:18 pmTPA - GIG
1 stop20h 57mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/1$506
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/205:05 amGIG - TPA
1 stop12h 07mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/293:19 pmTPA - GIG
1 stop15h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/109:00 pmGIG - TPA
1 stop12h 51mDelta
Sun 7/208:59 pmTPA - GIG
1 stop12h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/30$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/73:45 pmGIG - TPA
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/138:51 pmTPA - GIG
2 stops21h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$575
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:55 pmGIG - TPA
1 stop13h 11mGOL
Sat 1/107:45 pmTPA - GIG
1 stop11h 40mGOL
Deal found 4/30$584
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/271:30 amGIG - TPA
1 stop11h 45mAvianca
Wed 8/62:15 pmTPA - GIG
1 stop33h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$619
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/207:00 amGIG - TPA
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/292:15 pmTPA - GIG
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 8/79:05 pmGIG - TPA
2 stops24h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/139:00 amTPA - GIG
3 stops46h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$768
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/268:30 pmSDU - TPA
2 stops40h 45mGOL
Tue 8/57:16 pmTPA - SDU
2 stops17h 49mGOL
Deal found 4/30$825
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/21:05 pmSDU - TPA
2 stops33h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/92:43 pmTPA - SDU
2 stops24h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$845
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/151:00 pmSDU - TPA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2212:10 pmTPA - SDU
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$890
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/111:00 pmSDU - TPA
2 stops31h 53mAir Canada
Sat 10/188:45 pmTPA - SDU
2 stops42h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$962

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/7

3:35 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops27h 49m

Tampa

Wed 8/13

12:18 pm-10:15 am

1 stop20h 57m

$506

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/20

5:05 am-4:12 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Tampa

Sun 6/29

3:19 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 41m

$507

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/10

9:00 pm-8:51 am

1 stop12h 51m

Tampa

Sun 7/20

8:59 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 16m

$537

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/7

3:45 pm-9:24 am

2 stops18h 39m

Tampa

Wed 8/13

8:51 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$575

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/21

11:00 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop16h 42m

Tampa

Fri 1/2

7:37 pm-6:15 am

1 stop32h 38m

$590

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/27

1:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Tampa

Wed 8/6

2:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop33h 10m

$619

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/20

7:00 am-8:56 am

2 stops26h 56m

Tampa

Sun 6/29

2:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop33h 10m

$678

Rio de JaneiroTampa

GIG - TPA

GIGTPA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/7

9:05 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops24h 11m

Tampa

Wed 8/13

9:00 am-8:15 am

3 stops46h 15m

$768

Rio de JaneiroTampa

SDU - TPA

SDUTPA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 7/26

8:30 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Tampa

Tue 8/5

7:16 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$825

Rio de JaneiroTampa

SDU - TPA

SDUTPA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 6/15

1:00 pm-11:10 am

2 stops23h 10m

Tampa

Sun 6/22

12:10 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$890

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Rio de Janeiro-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Tampa 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 Rio de Janeiro-Tampa 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 Rio de Janeiro to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa is 83 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 Rio de Janeiro to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 RIO to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa. 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 into for flights to Tampa from Rio de Janeiro?

    For a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city. Tampa is the only Tampa airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day. 1 airline has flights to Tampa from Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis.

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

    LATAM Airlines, at $506, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and Delta. LATAM Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $257. Users have also found prices from $262 and $263 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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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Copa AirlinesCheapest$578Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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