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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, 25 Oct - Fri, 21 Nov
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23:55 - 10:15BNE-GIG
47h 20m2 stops
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23:00 - 09:55GIG-BNE
45h 55m2 stops
$1,947Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 28 Jul - Mon, 4 Aug
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08:40 - 22:30BNE-GIG
26h 50m2 stops
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10:45 - 08:30GIG-BNE
32h 45m2 stops
$2,107
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Mon, 8 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 09:35SYD-GIG
37h 25m2 stops
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23:00 - 07:05GIG-SYD
43h 05m2 stops
$2,135American Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Thu, 11 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 08:20SYD-GIG
36h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 07:05GIG-SYD
67h 05m2 stops
$2,136American Airlines
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Mon, 28 Jul - Mon, 4 Aug
LATAM Airlines Logo
08:40 - 22:30BNE-GIG
26h 50m2 stops
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18:05 - 13:10GIG-BNE
30h 05m3 stops
$2,138LATAM Airlines
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Fri, 22 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:10 - 22:30SYD-GIG
23h 20m1 stop
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07:00 - 06:45GIG-SYD
34h 45m2 stops
$2,149LATAM Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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16:55 - 12:35ADL-GIG
56h 10m3 stops
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22:05 - 22:30GIG-ADL
34h 55m2 stops
$3,305Qantas Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 17 Nov
Emirates Logo
22:40 - 15:55ADL-GIG
30h 45m1 stop
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03:45 - 20:50GIG-ADL
27h 35m1 stop
$3,314Emirates
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Fri, 3 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 16:05ADL-GIG
30h 45m1 stop
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03:30 - 20:50GIG-ADL
27h 50m1 stop
$3,317Emirates
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Thu, 10 Jul - Thu, 17 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
23:55 - 20:55PER-GIG
32h 00m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
22:05 - 22:55GIG-PER
37h 50m2 stops
$3,639Qantas Airways
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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 $2,426 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $3,801 and $3,256 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $2,916.

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 20 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–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG), with an average flight price of $749.

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Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)

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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Rio de Janeiro based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $2,715. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $3,673 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 round-trip flights cost $1,797 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 $2,153.

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.

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 3266 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
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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?

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025SYD - WLG
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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 .

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

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

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

It was good, however the airplane was really cold. We received snacks and the crew was friendly.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

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

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.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

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

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

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

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

Flight cancelled. Added a day and a half to my travel. American Airlines DID put me in a hotel for two nights, but have not given any money back for any of this! I spent money on an apartment at my destination that I basically wasted because I could not arrive.

Good communication at the gate and very nice crew in the flight

Its usually good but this flight was just mediocre. It WAS, however, on time, and got us home early. We had asked for a special meal. The one we got was not what we had requested and the staff said there were no extras so we my family essentially went without food on this 10 hr flight. Not the end of the work. Breakfast was a dry cold bun with some salad leaves and a slice of tomato. That’s it. Skipped it too and ate at home. I expect better from American.

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