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Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $1,140

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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 April 28, 2024.

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January

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September

Average price

$1,082

Round-trip from

$705
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From Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 13%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Louisville. Users have commonly found prices around $1,148 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $600. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro (SDF - RIO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Louisville and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 5/74:09 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/119:05 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,467
Sat 7/273:47 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops18h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/25:45 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops17h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,656
Tue 5/74:09 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/119:05 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,827
Sat 7/277:17 amSDF - GIG
1 stop23h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/19:05 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$2,507

Cheap Delta flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Louisville and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 7/2711:49 amSDF - GIG
1 stop18h 01mDelta
Thu 8/17:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops27h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,222
Sat 7/2711:49 amSDF - GIG
1 stop18h 01mDelta
Fri 8/28:50 amGIG - SDF
1 stop16h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,263
Sat 7/2711:49 amSDF - GIG
1 stop18h 01mDelta
Fri 8/26:35 amGIG - SDF
2 stops16h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,334
Tue 5/75:44 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop12h 06mDelta
Sat 5/1111:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,418
Tue 5/78:08 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops35h 47mDelta
Sat 5/116:05 amSDU - SDF
2 stops35h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,432
Tue 5/78:08 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops35h 47mDelta
Sat 5/116:05 amSDU - SDF
2 stops38h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,433

Cheap Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 4/307:43 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/68:05 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,140
Tue 5/79:35 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 05mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/1110:33 amGIG - SDF
2 stops25h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,178
Tue 4/305:33 pmSDF - GIG
3 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/68:05 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,211
Tue 4/307:43 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/51:30 amGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,225
Tue 5/75:44 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop12h 06mDelta
Sat 5/1111:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,418
Tue 4/305:30 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop11h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/66:40 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,424
Tue 4/306:55 amSDF - GIG
2 stops22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/68:05 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,427
Tue 5/78:08 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops35h 47mDelta
Sat 5/116:05 amSDU - SDF
2 stops35h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,432
Tue 5/78:08 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops35h 47mDelta
Sat 5/116:05 amSDU - SDF
2 stops38h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,433

Louisville to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Louisville and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 4/307:43 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/68:05 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,140
Tue 5/79:35 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 05mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/1110:33 amGIG - SDF
2 stops25h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,178
Tue 4/305:33 pmSDF - GIG
3 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/68:05 pmGIG - SDF
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,211
Sat 7/2711:49 amSDF - GIG
1 stop18h 01mDelta
Thu 8/17:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops27h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,222
Tue 4/307:43 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/51:30 amGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,225
Sat 7/276:29 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops34h 51mLATAM Airlines
Thu 8/17:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops17h 53mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,238
Sat 7/276:29 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops34h 51mLATAM Airlines
Thu 8/17:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops17h 53mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,240
Sat 7/2711:49 amSDF - GIG
1 stop18h 01mDelta
Fri 8/28:50 amGIG - SDF
1 stop16h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,263
Sat 7/2711:49 amSDF - GIG
1 stop18h 01mLATAM Airlines
Fri 8/28:50 amGIG - SDF
1 stop13h 07mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,303

Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 5/79:35 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 05mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/1110:33 amGIG - SDF
2 stops25h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,178
Tue 5/75:44 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop12h 06mDelta
Sat 5/1111:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,418
Tue 5/78:08 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops35h 47mDelta
Sat 5/116:05 amSDU - SDF
2 stops35h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,432
Tue 5/78:08 pmSDF - SDU
2 stops35h 47mDelta
Sat 5/116:05 amSDU - SDF
2 stops38h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,433
Tue 5/74:09 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/119:05 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,467
Tue 5/74:09 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/119:05 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,827

Find flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,178 - $1,857

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/7

2 stops21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/11

2 stops25h 46m

$1,178

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop18h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/1

2 stops27h 58m

$1,222

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

2 stops34h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/1

2 stops17h 53m

$1,238

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

2 stops34h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/1

2 stops17h 53m

$1,240

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop18h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/2

1 stop16h 08m

$1,263

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop18h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/2

1 stop13h 07m

$1,303

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

2 stops33h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/31

2 stops24h 16m

$1,316

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/7

1 stop15h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/11

1 stop23h 36m

$1,467

Louisville IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop21h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/1

1 stop23h 35m

$1,857

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Deals found on 4/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,343. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro (average of $683). Flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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.

January

$1,001

February

$876

March

$847

April

$832

May

$832

June

$932

July

$968

August

$721

September

$683

October

$791

November

$888

December

$1,049

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

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 April 28, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro, such as United Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,854 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,483 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,738 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Louisville, you will be flying from Louisville Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Louisville Intl (SDF) is located 5.3 mi from the center of Louisville. There are 0 flights from Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro per day from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Copa Airlines for just $1,178, but on average you can expect to pay $1,624.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,200?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

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

    Copa Airlines, at $1,178, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and LATAM Airlines.

  • What does SDF to GIG mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Louisville Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SDF to GIG flight. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Louisville to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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