Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $223

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Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2024

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$820

Round-trip from

$616

One-way from

$266
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
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From New York to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March & April 2024

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Tue 4/238:05 amMIA - SDU
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Thu 5/169:45 pmSDU - MIA
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Thu 5/165:10 pmSDU - MIA
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Deal found 3/27$492
Tue 4/162:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/28:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$519
Tue 4/232:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/168:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$520
Thu 4/187:20 pmMIA - SDU
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Thu 5/169:45 pmSDU - MIA
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$527
Thu 4/1811:30 amMIA - SDU
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Thu 5/165:10 pmSDU - MIA
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Deal found 3/27$531
Tue 4/235:25 pmMIA - GIG
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Thu 5/168:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$535
Tue 4/232:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/168:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$537
Tue 4/232:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/169:30 amGIG - MIA
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$552

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2024 flight deals

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These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 4/162:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/28:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$519
Tue 4/232:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/168:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$520
Tue 4/235:25 pmMIA - GIG
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/168:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$535
Tue 4/232:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/168:15 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$537
Mon 9/238:05 amMIA - GIG
1 stop15h 20mAvianca
Mon 10/141:30 amGIG - MIA
1 stop17h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$547
Wed 8/75:25 pmMIA - GIG
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Mon 8/127:20 amGIG - MIA
1 stop21h 40mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$548
Mon 8/1910:00 pmMIA - SDU
1 stop15h 20mGOL
Sun 8/259:35 amSDU - MIA
1 stop32h 10mGOL
Deal found 3/28$550
Tue 4/232:20 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/169:30 amGIG - MIA
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$552
Mon 4/84:00 amJFK - GIG
2 stops19h 25mAvianca
Wed 6/127:20 amGIG - JFK
2 stops19h 50mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$552

Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil departing soon

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Mon 4/84:00 amJFK - GIG
2 stops19h 25mAvianca
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2 stops19h 50mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$552
Mon 4/811:30 amMIA - GIG
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Sat 4/137:20 amGIG - MIA
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Deal found 3/27$573
Sun 4/78:05 amMIA - GIG
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Sun 4/147:20 amGIG - MIA
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Deal found 3/28$607
Wed 4/311:30 amMIA - GIG
1 stop11h 55mAvianca
Tue 4/97:20 amGIG - MIA
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$608
Mon 4/84:00 amJFK - GIG
2 stops19h 25mAvianca
Wed 6/127:20 amGIG - JFK
1 stop23h 45mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$616
Mon 4/84:00 amJFK - GIG
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Wed 6/127:20 amGIG - JFK
2 stops19h 15mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$617
Mon 4/811:30 amMIA - GIG
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/267:55 amGIG - MIA
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$637
Wed 4/311:30 amMIA - GIG
1 stop11h 55mAvianca
Sat 6/17:20 amGIG - MIA
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$641
Thu 4/47:23 amMIA - GIG
1 stop22h 27mDelta
Tue 5/2812:50 pmGIG - MIA
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/28$643

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore one-way flight options to Rio de Janeiro for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Rio de Janeiro. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sun 5/58:05 amMIA - GIG
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$223
Fri 5/38:05 amMIA - GIG
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$225
Thu 4/255:25 pmMIA - GIG
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Deal found 3/28$232
Fri 5/38:05 amMIA - GIG
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Deal found 3/28$236
Thu 4/255:25 pmMIA - GIG
3 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$261
Wed 6/58:05 amMIA - GIG
1 stop15h 20mAvianca
Deal found 3/28$265
Tue 5/77:20 amEWR - SDU
3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$266
Tue 5/77:20 amEWR - GIG
3 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$266
Wed 5/85:30 pmMIA - SDU
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$268

Direct flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mon 8/129:05 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2211:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$874
Thu 9/199:05 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2911:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$899
Fri 9/209:05 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2711:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$924
Wed 5/88:40 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/411:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$926
Sun 6/98:40 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1711:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$934
Mon 8/199:05 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/2511:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$951
Sun 9/159:05 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2911:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$958
Fri 6/78:40 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1611:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$959
Wed 6/58:40 pmMIA - GIG
Nonstop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1011:00 pmGIG - MIA
Nonstop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$960

Find flights to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Locate flights to Rio de Janeiro that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.

Fly from

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Budget

$552 - $953

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Depart

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MiamiRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Tue 4/23

2 stops14h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/16

3 stops43h 30m

$552

MiamiRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Fri 5/31

1 stop15h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop11h 15m

$560

MiamiRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MIA - SDU

MIASDU

Miami

Sat 4/27

2 stops22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/4

1 stop21h 15m

$588

MiamiRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MIA - SDU

MIASDU

Miami

Sat 4/27

2 stops22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/4

2 stops27h 22m

$618

MiamiRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Thu 4/4

1 stop22h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/28

1 stop19h 40m

$643

MiamiRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Sat 4/27

1 stop28h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/4

1 stop15h 55m

$647

NewarkRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Fri 6/21

2 stops21h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/24

1 stop13h 43m

$768

NewarkRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 6/12

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/31

2 stops20h 24m

$918

NewarkRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Tue 6/4

1 stop24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/11

1 stop26h 54m

$953

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Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro is currently $249 while a round-trip flight costs $694. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Rio de Janeiro (average of $673). Flying to Rio de Janeiro in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,052). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$999

February

$890

March

$854

April

$781

May

$808

June

$829

July

$965

August

$719

September

$673

October

$793

November

$885

December

$1,052

Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Rio de Janeiro should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 March 29, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines to Rio de Janeiro have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.0
Very good
3,084 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

7.9
Good
1,061 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

7.6
Good
4,098 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

Rio de Janeiro is synonymous with its glitzy Carnival, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ statue on Corcovado, and the “itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny” bikinis littering the beach at Ipanema. Brazil’s lively cultural capital nestles between the sea and the mountains, and is home to Tijuca Forest, the world’s biggest urban forest, which was completely replanted during the late 19th century. The city is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, encompassing most of Brazil’s major tourist attractions.

Tourists booking flights to Rio are advised to bring their open minds and attitudes. Temptation runs rapid in Rio — if the samba doesn’t seduce you, the people will. The city moves to the music of the choro, samba and bossa nova, all of which form the principal source of Brazilian national culture. Rio’s infamous annual carnival is a wild, colorful and hedonistic affair that draws together both rich and poor, who flood the streets for the world’s largest samba parade on the Sambodromo.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil climate

If you like the heat you will love Rio de Janeiro where the temperature rarely drops below 68 degrees (Fahrenheit). Rio has a classical tropical climate. December to March is summer, and it is very humid with temperatures topping 100 degrees. December has the most rain and July and August the least. Winter is short, lasting only from June to September. Daytime temperatures in winter are in the 70s and 80s the nights are cooler.

Best Time to Fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Peak Season:

Carnival, usually in February, is “the” time to come to Rio. To take in some sights and museums, you will need to arrive a few days before the party starts and linger a few days after. Flights to Rio and hotel prices are higher during Carnival. Book your hotel and Rio de Janeiro flight at least a year in advance.

Another grand party is New Year’s Eve, called Reveillon. Millions pack the beach for the all-night celebration, music, and fireworks.

Off Season:

The city is less crowded and prices are a bit lower in winter, from May to October, with the exception of Reveillon.

Getting around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Rio de Janeiro subway doesn’t reach all parts of the city, but it is air conditioned and quicker and cheaper than the buses, which can take you anywhere. You will need to learn enough Portuguese to ask for directions though, since few drivers speak English. Avoid taking buses at night; they can be a hotspot for robberies. The private Fresco buses have regular stops and can be flagged down anywhere on the way to the beach, downtown or the airport. If you’re traveling anywhere in the city at night, take a taxi to play it safe. There are plenty of taxis around, and you shouldn’t have trouble flagging one down. For a more reliable and air-conditioned cab, your best bet is one of the radio taxis and cab companies that serves hotels. It’s always a good idea to negotiate your fare before you get in the car if the meter isn’t running. If you rent a car, stay alert and keep the car doors locked. You’ll have to deal with heavy traffic, poorly labeled streets and scarce parking.     

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Travel Information

  • Take a cable-car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. The journey to the top is done in two stages. The first cable car climbs more than 700 feet up Urca Hill. Then, on another cable car, tourists travel 1300 feet to the summit from which there are wonderful views of Copacabana beach and over the city.
  • The world-famous statue of Christ the Redeemer is 125 feet high and stands at the peak of the mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park.
  • The botanical gardens are home to about 2,600 species of plant life. The gardens were created by the Prince Regent of Portugal in 1808 as a temporary home for imported plants while they were being acclimatized. There are animals too such as toucans, tanagers, marmoset monkeys and exotic butterflies.
  • World-famous beaches include Copacabana, where Rio’s New Year’s celebrations take place, and Ipanema, famous in the song The Girl from Ipanema.
  • For retail therapy, check out the upmarket Rua Garcia D’Avila or for budget-conscious travelers, the hippie fair at Praça General Osorio is a good place to pick up souvenirs such as wooden sculptures, leather goods and artworks.
  • The Museu Nacional de Belas Artes was inspired by the Louvre. It dates from 1908 and is Rio de Janeiro’s main fine arts museum. It displays artifacts from the 19th century to today from several famous Brazilian artists including Victor Meirelles, Pedro Americo and Candido Portinari as well as foreign and contemporary artists.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil airport overview

Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport, better known as Galeao International Airport (GIG), is one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Galeao is Portuguese for galleon, and the airport is named for Galleon Beach, where the majestic ship Padre Eterno was built in 1663.

Located 13 miles (20km) from central Rio de Janeiro, the airport is a favorite gateway for travelers looking to soak up the sun on Copacabana Beach or party the night away during Carnival. Its proximity to such a major international tourism destination means you can find flights to Galeao International Airport from all over the world, including local connections from Salvador da Bahia, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Vitora; and international ones from most major European and North American cities including London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and Washington DC.

With the addition of the second terminal in 1999, the airport increased its capacity to 7.5 million passengers annually, though it is currently handling more than 12 million each year. This adds up to long queues for everything from security to coffee, and a lack of seating in the departure lounges. However, the airport is currently beefing up its terminals and infrastructure in a big way ahead of Rio de Janeiro hosting the World Cup in 2014.

  • What does GIG mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a GIG flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

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