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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro

 
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Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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00:30 - 10:15BNE-GIG
46h 45m2 stops
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23:00 - 23:00GIG-BNE
59h 00m2 stops
$1,707Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
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12:10 - 10:15BNE-GIG
59h 05m2 stops
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23:00 - 10:30GIG-BNE
46h 30m2 stops
$1,710Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 9 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 08:20BNE-GIG
35h 40m1 stop
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23:55 - 06:30GIG-BNE
41h 35m2 stops
$1,900American Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 08:20BNE-GIG
35h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
22:30 - 05:30GIG-BNE
42h 00m1 stop
$1,902American Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
08:30 - 00:55SYD-GIG
30h 25m2 stops
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17:15 - 09:00GIG-SYD
25h 45m2 stops
$2,308LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
08:30 - 16:30SYD-GIG
22h 00m2 stops
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15:10 - 06:20GIG-SYD
25h 10m1 stop
$2,355LATAM Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Fri, 12 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:40 - 09:35BNE-GIG
34h 55m2 stops
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21:55 - 07:30GIG-BNE
44h 35m2 stops
$2,875United Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Fri, 12 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:40 - 09:35BNE-GIG
58h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
21:55 - 07:30GIG-BNE
44h 35m2 stops
$3,024United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Emirates Logo
22:40 - 15:55ADL-GIG
30h 45m1 stop
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03:45 - 20:50GIG-ADL
27h 35m1 stop
$3,146Emirates
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Tue, 25 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
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22:40 - 15:55ADL-GIG
30h 45m1 stop
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03:45 - 20:50GIG-ADL
27h 35m1 stop
$3,272Emirates
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Cheapest return fare
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Typical prices: $2,168-$2,902
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BNE - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,093
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Sat 14/3
BNE - GIG • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro

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

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 July, where tickets cost $2,180 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $3,094 and $2,861 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $2,142.

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, with an average flight price of $68.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$1,093
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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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 is needed to bring my pet on a flight?

    Animals can be transported in the area for luggage on non-cargo aircrafts. It is also possible to transport your domestic animal in the passenger cabin if they are in appropriate confinement and will not bother other passengers. If you have a dog trained to lead the blind, they may be taken in the passenger cabin as well. In order to take an animal on board, you will need to organise this with your airline.

  • What shops are located in Rio de Janeiro–Galeao International Airport to browse while on a layover?

    There are a variety of shops to look through while you wait for your flight at Rio de Janeiro–Galeao International Airport. The shops are located in the terminals, both before and after the security gates. Some shops you may want to see in Terminal 1 are Brasil Carioca Sport Souvenirs, Hudson News and Last Call. Some shops you can go to in Terminal 2 are Loja Rio 2016, Havaianas, Victoria’s Secret and Dufry.

  • What are the parking facilities at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)?

    There are four parking levels at this airport, including Economic Car Parks at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, Premium Floor at Terminal 2, and Garage Building at Terminal 2. The airport also offers 275 exclusive spots for elderly, 112 spots for pregnant women, and 122 sports for passengers with disabilities.

  • Are there any onsite hotels in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)?

    The airport has an onsite hotel called Rio Aeroporto Hotel on the 3rd Floor of Terminal 1. The hotel has facilities including a gym, sauna, and restaurant for a comfortable stay. Also, it has a business space with two rooms for meetings, conferences, or lectures. There’s a shuttle service from Terminal 1 and 2 for easy transfers to your hotel room.

  • How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to the main city?

    The airport is nearly 20 km away from downtown. You can choose taxi services available on Floor 0 of Terminal 2 or find Aerocoop taxis from just outside the airport. The Frescao bus service is a cheaper option, but it takes 2h to reach the city. BRT buses are a fast travel option that use dedicated traffic lanes. BRT buses also link Terminal 1 and 2 along with a stop at Line 2 of Subway Vicente de Carvalho metro station.

  • How to travel from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Copacabana?

    Copacabana is located at a distance of approximately 23 km from Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG). It takes nearly 25min to cover this distance by rental car or taxi. You can also take a 2016 or 2017 Line bus for cheap transportation or take a BRT bus to reach Vicente de Carvalho station, from which you can catch another metro to Copacabana.

  • How can I visit Ilha Grande from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)?

    There are convenient airport shuttle transfer services that you can select for travelling to Ilha Grande. The destination is located at a distance of nearly 107 km from the airport. Public transport is your cheapest option. You can take a Frescao bus that will reach your destination in about 40min or go for a private transfer to Angra dos Reis, from which you can take a ferry to the island.

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

    There are 2 major airports in Rio de Janeiro. The nearest airport from Rio de Janeiro city centre is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (2 km), followed by Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (13 km).

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,682. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $3,628 on average.

  • 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 travellers 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the evening, when flights cost $2,735 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,278.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rio de Janeiro flight deals.
  • When you need accommodation nearby, there are a variety of hotels that are close to and at the airport. Some recommended hotels are Rio Aeroporto Hotel, Linx Hotel, Mont Blanc Apart Hotel and Hotel Caracas Rio.
  • There are six different banks located at the airport. These banks are Bradesco, Caixa Economica Federal, Banco do Brasil, Itau, Santander and HSBC.
  • If you are looking for something to eat during your time at Rio de Janeiro–Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), there are many options to choose from. Some restaurants you might want to try during your time at the airport are 365 Deli, Air Point, Demoiselle and Pastatore. Restaurants can be found all around the airport, both within the terminals as well as after the security desks in the international and domestic terminals.
  • If you want your kids to burn off some energy before boarding the flight, there are designated play areas for children at Terminal 1, 1st Floor, and Terminal 2, 2nd Floor airside of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), for both domestic and international travellers.
  • If you want to fix your hair before stepping out of the airport or boarding your flight, there’s a Werner Coiffeur salon on Terminal 1’s 3rd Floor, near the Food Court.
  • To change your baby’s diapers or feed your infant in privacy, the airport has baby changing rooms in every terminal, and they remain open throughout the day. Baby carriages are available at Terminal 1 (1st Floor and 2nd Floor) and Terminal 2 (1st Floor and 3rd Floor).
  • The airport also offers many VIP services that include an exclusive spa for relaxation, premium parking, VIP lounges, and welcome by a hospitality team dedicated to offering you a luxurious experience.
  • Passengers with disabilities can also get a comfortable experience at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG). There are special lifts, automated doors, and adapted toilets for travellers with special needs. Wheelchairs are available at Terminal 1 (1st Floor and 2nd Floor) and Terminal 2 (1st Floor and 3rd Floor).
  • Four main travel partners are working at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to provide rental car services. You can hire a car to visit any part of the country from Terminal 2 Arrivals area.
  • Travellers can also fly to Santos Dumont Domestic Airport (SDU) in Rio de Janeiro. It services other airports in the country and has transportation facilities like public bus and taxi shuttle services. Santos Dumont Domestic Airport (SDU) is at a distance of 10 km from Copacabana. It takes nearly 20min to cover the distance of 20 km from Galeão International Airport (GIG) to this airport.

Reviews of the 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 Australia to Rio de Janeiro. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3393 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025DXB - MAN
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Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

My connecting flight was canceled or never existed. My stopover went from 1 hour and a half to 10 hours. It was a long day that I wasn't prepared for and it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Cathay is great though. Great staff, entertainment and food.

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

There was a flight attendant named Angela who took care of me because I injured my foot badly right before the flight. Because of the service she provided I will always fly Cathay.

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Really bad experience – delayed for 6 hours without any notice, no food or drinks provided, and stuck in the horrible Cartagena airport.

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

My flight was delayed for 17hs because the pilot forgot his passport!!! What a joke. AA used to be a great airline, now I have to think twice before flying with them again.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Because the plane was 90 degrees F, they would not let us board. I wish they had, because it meant we were delayed. It's Texas, of course it's hot. We would have survived.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

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