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10:35 pm - 10:15 amMIA-GIG
10h 40m1 stop
3:30 pm - 8:15 amGIG-MIA
17h 45m1 stop
$463GOL
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Fri, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 15
2:30 pm - 1:35 pmMIA-GIG
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6:05 am - 4:55 pmGIG-MIA
11h 50m1 stop
$481GOL
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Wed, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 23
8:30 pm - 5:35 pmMIA-GIG
20h 05m1 stop
5:35 pm - 6:15 pmGIG-MIA
25h 40m2 stops
$495LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 23
6:00 am - 8:00 amLAX-GIG
22h 00m1 stop
10:20 am - 7:35 amGIG-LAX
25h 15m1 stop
$514Delta
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Sun, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 20
1:50 pm - 5:20 pmLAX-GIG
23h 30m2 stops
6:45 am - 7:35 amGIG-LAX
28h 50m2 stops
$515LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 23
6:00 am - 8:00 amLAX-GIG
22h 00m1 stop
10:55 pm - 7:18 pmGIG-LAX
24h 23m1 stop
$519Delta
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Sun, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 24
9:28 am - 12:23 amIAD-GIG
13h 55m1 stop
10:15 am - 12:29 amGIG-IAD
15h 14m1 stop
$563Copa Airlines
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Fri, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 25
4:34 pm - 12:25 amIAD-GIG
30h 51m1 stop
1:23 am - 12:29 amGIG-IAD
24h 06m1 stop
$574Copa Airlines
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Fri, Mar 28 - Thu, Apr 3
8:50 pm - 6:20 amMIA-GIG
8h 30mnonstop
10:55 pm - 6:30 amGIG-MIA
8h 35mnonstop
$584American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 25
11:45 pm - 10:15 amJFK-GIG
9h 30mnonstop
11:00 pm - 7:45 amGIG-JFK
9h 45mnonstop
$585American Airlines
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Flights to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Rio de Janeiro was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $463 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Rio de Janeiro and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $524 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Rio de Janeiro from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Rio de Janeiro costs $729 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $274 and departed from Miami. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Rio de Janeiro which costs $846 on average, and Miami to Rio de Janeiro, which costs $790 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $935. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,068 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Rio de Janeiro is October, where tickets cost $784 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,317 and $1,147 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $656.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Rio de Janeiro depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $743 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,187.

What is a good deal for flights to Rio de Janeiro?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Rio de Janeiro, 25% of our users found tickets to Rio de Janeiro for the following prices or less: From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $719 round-trip, from Miami $723 round-trip, from Atlanta $1,254 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rio de Janeiro?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), with an average flight price of $75.

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Low season

January

High season

December

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What facilities does Galeão International Airport have available for families with children?

    If the kids have a bit of excess energy to burn off, why not take them by one of the children’s play areas in the airport? There are three play areas available: one landside, one in the Domestic Terminal and one in the International Terminal. There are also nurseries and baby changing rooms available with bathtubs and changing tables.

  • How do I get from Galeão International Airport to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

    The quickest way to get into Rio from the airport is the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit). The BRT connects the airport to a number of locations across the city, including the metro. It also uses exclusive lanes so it doesn’t suffer from the congestion that can often slow down Rio’s highways and streets. Aside from the BRT, taxis, rental cars, and shuttle buses are, of course, other options for travelers.

  • What shopping options are there at Galeão International Airport?

    Whether you are looking for last-minute souvenirs and gifts for family and friends or a bit of clothing and jewelry to take home with you, Galeão International Airport is sure to have all your shopping needs covered. Some of the popular shops in the airport include Emporio do Aco, Havaianas, and Linha do Horizonte.

  • What hotels offer free transport to and from Galeão International Airport?

    As one of the most popular destinations in Brazil, Rio unsurprisingly has plenty of hotels that offer complimentary airport pickup and drop-off. Hotels offering such services include Windsor Palace Hotel, Rio Othon Palace Hotel, and Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana.

  • Are facilities for disabled passengers available at Galeao International Airport?

    Yes. GIG features accessible services for its travelers for a comfy experience at the airport premises. The airport provides an AmbuLift van for deplaning passengers to accelerate their trip through customs and immigration, in addition to connecting them with gate-checked mobility services. Passengers who require prompt wheelchair services should consult with their airlines as they book their flights. Restrooms at the airport have adult-changing tables and are accessible by wheelchairs. Elevator systems at the airport will make your journey hassle-free.

  • Are there hotels at or near Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?

    If you are feeling fatigued after your flight to Rio de Janeiro, consider retreating to Prodigy Hotel Santos Dumont Airport connected to the airport’s terminal. Guests can enjoy international cuisines, an infinity pool, as well as a convention center at the hotel. You can also walk to either Ibis Santos Dumont Airport or Novotel Santos Dumont Airport hotels just a few steps away from SDU. Travelers can enjoy saunas or relax at the fitness center at Novotel Santos Dumont Airport whereas Ibis Santos Dumont Airport has air-conditioned rooms and is pet-friendly.

  • What are the transfer options between terminals at Galeao International Airport (GIG)?

    Rio de Janeiro’s major international airport is Galeao International Airport. The airport features two terminals: Terminal 1 hosting boarding gates B35-B43 and B25-B25 as well as Terminal 2 hosting boarding Gates 11-43 and 25-32. The terminals are connected via a travelator and the gates.

  • What are the travel options from SDU to Rio de Janeiro downtown?

    If you wish to access the city center, you will be happy to hear that there is a range of transit alternatives from SDU Airport. Catch a bus from the station Condominio do Edificio a few steps from the airport. The bus will drop you at Sete de Setembre close to the city center via bus line 342. Tram lines 1 and 3 have pick-ups at the exit of Arrivals Hall to Sete de Setembre whereas the VLT Line 2 has stops at Novo Rio bus station. Taxis are also offered outside the Arrivals Hall if you prefer door-to-door service.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Rio de Janeiro was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $463 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Rio de Janeiro and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $524 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Rio de Janeiro airport is closest to central Rio de Janeiro?

    There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro. The closest airport to Rio de Janeiro’s city center is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (1 mile). Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport is 8 miles from the center.

  • How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    On average, a flight to Rio de Janeiro costs $729. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $274 and departed from Miami Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Rio de Janeiro are there each week?

    Each week there are around 45 direct flights from within United States to Rio de Janeiro. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $953 or less one-way and $1,254 or less round-trip.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is October.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rio de Janeiro flight deals.
  • Booking a flight to Rio de Janeiro? If so, you have two airport options available to you: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, popularly known as Galeão International Airport, is the main airport serving Rio, but Santos Dumont Airport is an important secondary option.
  • If you want to relax a little during your time at Galeão International Airport, why not head over to Wellness Spa? They offer a variety of spa services that are sure to make your time in the airport a comfortable one.
  • Hungry after your flight to Rio de Janeiro? If you have landed in Galeão International Airport, you have plenty of options that are perfect both pre- and post-flight. Some options worth checking out include Pastatore, Demoiselle, and Cafe Palheta.
  • Travelers landing at Santos Dumont Airport have the option of taking the VLT, Rio’s light rail line, straight from the airport to a number of stops across the city. And if the light rail isn’t your preferred mode of transport, there are also taxi, shuttle, and bus options available at Santos Dumont Airport.
  • Worried about food poisoning during your time in Brazil? It never hurts to play it safe, so why not stop off at one of the pharmacies in Galeão International Airport. One can be found on the first floor and there is another on the third floor by the food court. At either location, you can find any basic medical and first-aid supplies you might need, from band-aids to headache medicine.
  • GIG hosts information desks at Terminal 1’s second floor of Terminal 2’s departure floor if you want to learn more about Rio de Janeiro and its most popular attractions and receive free materials like maps of the surrounding area.
  • You will require reals once you disembark your cheap flight to Rio de Janeiro for lodgings, meals, transport, and other expenses. Find currency exchange services at Invest Cambio tucked within the Main Terminal Building of SDU. There are also ATM services at the Arrivals Hall of the Landside Terminal.
  • If you would like a place to leave your luggage upon your arrival at SDU Airport as you explore the airport premises, consider exploiting Malex luggage lockers tucked outside the airport’s terminals, landside.
  • Consider purchasing a day pass for Admirals Airline Admirals Club at Airside Terminal 2 on the Third Floor or GOL Premium Lounge at the same location as GIG to enjoy services such as showers, snacks, ad television.
  • If you require postal services at GIG Airport, drop off your postcard for your friends and family at the Arrivals lounge of Terminal 1.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Rio de Janeiro. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8138 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

10.0 ExcellentEmily, Feb 2025BOS - SFO
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Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Zero updates from the pilots for 30 minutes in the tarmac

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

I loved having a most black flight crew during Black History Month; rather by design or accident I appreciated the representation. ❤️

This was the second flight this week with flight attendant Marcus I’m not sure if his last name is Lane or Lang but this guy is awesome. He funny, attentive and his service is 5 stars. Marcus makes business travel more enjoyable !

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Rode in a smaller plane and short trip meant no snacks, no free wifi or tv. It was only 30min flight so honestly wasn’t a big deal to lack these items.

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

Overall, terrible. Flight from SFO was delayed due to “air traffic control issues”, and we were all mislead about connecting flights. Told “you have 20 minutes to catch your connection”. Reality was 5. We got to watch the plane sit at the bridge. Won’t fly Delta with a connection again.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

The plane doesn’t have screens but you can use your decide for entertainment. Pack a snack too since they don’t offer any, and the meal is pretty small and you will get hungry

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

It was first time fling in copa airline. In general I am satisfied except bag size. I got a email from copa with 17-10-6 for carry on bag. In airport the check in show 22-14-10 . However that mistake means $100,00 in over cost.

Good trip, excellent attention. I like Copa Airlines, the best. 👍🏻

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

No entertainment but not expected. Unless you are referring to monitor that you can use. Then Al, was fine on all flights.

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

We boarded so late it caused us to miss time at Foz. No real information was provided to the passengers waiting.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

reliable, relatively relaxed, with helpful staff in all 8 flights we had on this trip. They are solid even though we did not have special seating or status for the flights.

Very poor ! Latam is really excellent in mistreating its premium passengers and their family. They should go out of business for good.

Only complaint is that the entertainment system wasn’t working on our seats and some others.

Very slow boarding, 1 hour late - uncomfortable chairs and crew barely speaking english even at the airport!

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

It was a code share with Alaska - would have been great if I actually made it on the plane, claimed I didn’t have a ticket or a seat even thought I was checked in.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

the pilot that landed this flight in Philadelphia did an amazing job, the weather was absolutely terrible and we landed safely.

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

My whole return flight itinerary, 3 flights, got canceled without any warning to me because I missed one of the earlier flights 3 weeks ago

The connection time is too short to pass through customs and once you do clear customs the connecting flight is in another terminal that is not close.

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