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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

Sat, 6 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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09:10 - 08:20
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GIG
60h 10m
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22:10 - 07:05
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SYD
67h 55m
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$2,132American Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 2 Dec
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09:10 - 08:20
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GIG
36h 10m
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23:55 - 09:00
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43h 05m
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$2,142American Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 6 Jun
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11:45 - 17:20
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GIG
18h 35m
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18:10 - 06:50
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SYD
23h 40m
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$2,329LATAM Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 6 Jun
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11:45 - 17:20
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GIG
18h 35m
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18:10 - 06:50
GIG
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SYD
23h 40m
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$2,349LATAM Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
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GIG
27h 15m
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14:05 - 17:25
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BNE
38h 20m
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$2,476Multiple Airlines
Sun, 14 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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40h 20m
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$2,483Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug
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14:50 - 13:10
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SDU
35h 20m
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20:15 - 06:10
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SYD
44h 55m
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$2,861Qatar Airways
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun
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20:45 - 13:10
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SDU
53h 25m
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$2,913Qatar Airways
Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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40h 20m
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$2,996Qantas Airways
Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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42h 20m
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$3,087Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

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 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 Sydney, at $2,132 return. The most popular connection is from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $343 in the last 3 days.

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 September, where tickets cost $1,948 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $3,372 and $2,641 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $1,948.

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–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG), with an average flight price of $411.

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Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro

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.

  • 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 Sydney, at $2,132 return. The most popular connection is from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $343 in the last 3 days.

  • 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).

  • 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.

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 3567 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
SYD - CHC
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

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?

More meal choice. There was only pork, beef and shrimp. I could not eat any of it and they had no alternatives

The only notable problem was bathroom facilities. Only one toilet for far too many people, and dirty nearly all the time. Both otherwise, Cathay Pacific is great. Wonderful staff everywhere.

Very bad. Flight got delayed and missed my transfer flight twice. Had to stay overnight in Hong Kong and the next flight booked was also delayed.i had the worst experience flying from Singapore to San Francisco. Lots of delays and rerouting.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

the crew was rude - there were no smiles when serving. they always had the look of why did you call me?

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Poor links to cathay meaning it's not possible to check in online or reserve seats. Incorrect information provided by cathay regarding check in and transfer at HKG. Delay in flight required is to be escorted / run to make the connecting flight and no opportunity to use the business lounge. Luggage did not make the connection so we arrived in Manchester with no luggage

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

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 .

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.

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

Delayed 24 hours. Should have called it much earlier They provided quality accommodations, food vouchers etc. FINALLY The issues started at 8 AM and they cancelled the flight at 11:30 PM, with no plans for a new flight.

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

Gate agent tried hard to be helpful. Flight was just fine, some information was even in English. Fortaleza is a nice airport.

Appreciate having multiple food options for allergies. Nice to have an extra seat between us for comfort.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

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