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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $998

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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 26, 2024.

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December

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November

Average price

$1,272

Round-trip from

$705
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $763.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro (STL - RIO)?

When flying from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap LATAM Airlines flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by LATAM Airlines for the route between St. Louis 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest LATAM Airlines flights we've come across from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 7/410:15 amSTL - GIG
2 stops18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 8/137:05 amGIG - STL
2 stops18h 34mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$998
Sun 6/3010:15 amSTL - GIG
2 stops28h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sat 7/2010:35 amGIG - STL
2 stops24h 17mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,016
Thu 7/257:06 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops33h 14mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/201:10 pmGIG - STL
2 stops34h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,144
Tue 5/286:30 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops19h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 6/37:15 amGIG - STL
2 stops27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,165
Sat 6/15:07 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops35h 13mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/37:05 amGIG - STL
2 stops37h 17mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,187
Sat 6/15:07 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops35h 13mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/38:50 amGIG - STL
1 stop29h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,189
Thu 7/256:00 amSTL - GIG
1 stop22h 50mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/201:10 pmGIG - STL
2 stops37h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,318
Thu 7/2510:11 amSTL - GIG
1 stop18h 39mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/209:15 amGIG - STL
1 stop14h 24mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,466
Sat 6/13:23 pmSTL - GIG
1 stop13h 27mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/38:50 amGIG - STL
1 stop26h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,483

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between St. Louis 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Copa Airlines flights traveling from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 5/78:27 amSTL - GIG
2 stops21h 13mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/181:24 amGIG - STL
2 stops34h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,860
Sun 6/308:25 amSTL - GIG
2 stops21h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 7/191:32 amGIG - STL
2 stops19h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/26$2,164
Tue 5/288:25 amSTL - GIG
2 stops21h 15mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/21:24 amGIG - STL
2 stops34h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,385
Thu 7/258:05 amSTL - GIG
2 stops21h 40mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/191:34 amGIG - STL
2 stops19h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,486
Sat 6/18:25 amSTL - GIG
2 stops21h 15mCopa Airlines
Tue 7/21:32 amGIG - STL
2 stops19h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,590

Cheap St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis 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 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 5/74:57 pmSTL - GIG
1 stop13h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/199:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,088
Tue 5/711:00 amSTL - GIG
2 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Wed 6/192:35 pmGIG - STL
2 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$1,090
Tue 5/710:10 amSTL - GIG
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/199:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,092
Tue 5/711:00 amSTL - SDU
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Wed 6/197:40 amSDU - STL
2 stops39h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$1,093
Tue 5/286:15 amSTL - GIG
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/39:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,096
Tue 5/288:55 amSTL - GIG
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/39:05 pmGIG - STL
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,100
Tue 5/286:30 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops19h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 6/37:15 amGIG - STL
2 stops27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,165
Sun 4/287:03 pmSTL - GIG
2 stops33h 17mDelta
Thu 5/27:05 amGIG - STL
2 stops29h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,367
Tue 5/76:30 pmSTL - SDU
2 stops36h 25mDelta
Sat 5/116:05 amSDU - STL
2 stops28h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,392

St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/410:15 amSTL - GIG
2 stops18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 8/137:05 amGIG - STL
2 stops18h 34mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$998
Sun 6/3010:15 amSTL - GIG
2 stops28h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sat 7/2010:35 amGIG - STL
2 stops24h 17mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,016
Thu 7/411:25 amSTL - GIG
2 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/139:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,028
Thu 7/45:00 amSTL - GIG
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1311:00 pmGIG - STL
1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,060
Tue 5/74:57 pmSTL - GIG
1 stop13h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/199:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,088
Tue 5/711:00 amSTL - GIG
2 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Wed 6/192:35 pmGIG - STL
2 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$1,090
Tue 5/710:10 amSTL - GIG
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/199:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,092
Tue 5/711:00 amSTL - SDU
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Wed 6/197:40 amSDU - STL
2 stops39h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$1,093
Tue 5/286:15 amSTL - GIG
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/39:05 pmGIG - STL
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,096

Find flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/4

2 stops18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops18h 34m

$998

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/30

2 stops28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/20

2 stops24h 17m

$1,016

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/4

2 stops42h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop21h 23m

$1,028

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/4

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop26h 00m

$1,060

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/7

2 stops26h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/19

2 stops32h 30m

$1,090

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

STL - SDU

STLSDU

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/4

2 stops26h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 8/13

2 stops33h 31m

$1,104

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

STL - SDU

STLSDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/30

2 stops31h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 7/20

2 stops38h 01m

$1,375

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

STL - SDU

STLSDU

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/7

2 stops36h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/11

2 stops28h 49m

$1,392

Lambert-St LouisRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

STL - GIG

STLGIG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/7

2 stops21h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops34h 08m

$1,860

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When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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 St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,214. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro (average of $677). Flying from St. Louis 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

$1,000

February

$869

March

$847

April

$818

May

$837

June

$919

July

$967

August

$715

September

$677

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 26, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines and Air Canada from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,866 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,487 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Avianca
7.5
Good
3,910 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis. There are 0 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Rio de Janeiro per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on LATAM Airlines for just $998, but on average you can expect to pay $1,143.

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

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $998. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,028 and $1,060, respectively. LATAM Airlines is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does STL to GIG mean?

    Great question - STL to GIG just means Lambert-St Louis Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! 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 St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Rio de Janeiro

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