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$1,491 Find cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Rio de Janeiro, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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18:45 - 22:40AKL-GIG
18h 55m1 stop
11:05 - 05:15GIG-AKL
27h 10m1 stop
$2,228LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
18:45 - 22:40AKL-GIG
18h 55m1 stop
06:00 - 05:15GIG-AKL
32h 15m2 stops
$2,237LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
18:45 - 22:40AKL-GIG
18h 55m1 stop
12:20 - 05:15GIG-AKL
25h 55m3 stops
$2,254LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
18:55 - 16:15AKL-GIG
36h 20m2 stops
21:20 - 06:15GIG-AKL
40h 55m2 stops
$3,013
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
06:05 - 22:40WLG-GIG
31h 35m2 stops
11:05 - 13:35GIG-WLG
35h 30m2 stops
$3,154Qantas Airways
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Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
06:05 - 22:40WLG-GIG
31h 35m2 stops
11:05 - 23:55GIG-WLG
45h 50m3 stops
$3,171Qantas Airways
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Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
20:30 - 15:55AKL-GIG
34h 25m1 stop
03:00 - 09:50GIG-AKL
39h 50m1 stop
$3,495Emirates
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Sun, 9 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
06:00 - 15:55AKL-GIG
48h 55m2 stops
03:00 - 14:20GIG-AKL
44h 20m2 stops
$3,500Emirates
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Thu, 15 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
15:55 - 07:55AKL-GIG
31h 00m2 stops
01:30 - 06:00GIG-AKL
36h 30m2 stops
$4,027
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
07:30 - 05:35AKL-GIG
61h 05m3 stops
16:30 - 12:15GIG-AKL
52h 45m3 stops
$4,773British Airways
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Thu, 15 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep

Flights to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

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 day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all 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 Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,522. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $2,856 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 May, where tickets cost $2,437 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $3,652 and $3,159 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $2,437.

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

The average price for all 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 afternoon, when flights cost $2,210 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,014.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days 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, with an average flight price of $94.

How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). The busiest airport is Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG), with 61% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The duration of your flight to Rio de Janeiro depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK are from Auckland, which takes 18h 55m, Christchurch, which takes 25h 40m, and Wellington, which takes 26h 00m.

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Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,491
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland 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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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

  • 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 centre is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (2 km). Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport is 13 km from the centre.

  • 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.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    Of the 4 airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro, GOL offers the most flights, with around 551 per week, followed by LATAM Airlines with 371 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

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Prefer to fly direct to Rio de Janeiro?

Find which airlines fly direct to Rio de Janeiro, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

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Top 3 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 New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 976 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.8Boarding
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
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Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

2.0 MediocreSimon, May 2024MEL - SYD
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Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

TAM is a real disappointment. We had to jump on a crowded bus for a 6am flight - although there were at least 15 available fingers that could have been used by our plane. Then, we were placed on row 30 - the last row of the plane, despite having purchased the tickets a long time ago and being TAM gold plus members. Note: worse seats on the plane. Great way of rewarding your frequent flyers TAM ! I now remember why I stoped flying internationally with TAM and moved to American, United, Swiss, Lufthansa and BA. TAM has no respect for its customers.

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

I loved how polite the crew was even though some of them wasn't the best with English that they still done everything they could to help me with my needs food was amazing

It was ok for the most part, it is missing something

Hostile flight attendants. Second flight with Jose so much better. Arrived 1/2 hour early. Thanks.

Liked check in process To improve: food and beverages. Not second round was offered and meal had no salad.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

Check in of my luggage which needed to be paid for was excellent. Thanks to Nora

Cons: "The flight was full and all seats were taken. It means it was impossible to maintain the required and necessary social distancing."

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

I liked the exit row seat. Hated the distance between gates in Houston.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

We waited to takeoff for about 1 hour delay for a 20 min flight.

The service was non existent . Crew did very little didn’t even answer call button . Premium economy in this long haul was the worst I have ever experienced . Never again flying with them .

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

This flight was a code share on Air New Zealand.

Other than the two hour delay, it was fine. Of course they were very professional and kept us informed throughout the whole delay..

Really good experience with a redeye flight from SFO to BWI. Boarding was efficient, plane was comfortable and newer than others, lots of audio and video choices, and staff was great. I appreciate United's service.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Rio de Janeiro found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/6Sun
1 stopLATAM Airlines
18h 55mAKL-GIG
13/6Thu
1 stopLATAM Airlines
27h 10mGIG-AKL
$2,228
9/6Sun
1 stopLATAM Airlines
18h 55mAKL-GIG
13/6Thu
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
32h 15mGIG-AKL
$2,237
9/6Sun
1 stopLATAM Airlines
18h 55mAKL-GIG
13/6Thu
3 stopsLATAM Airlines
25h 55mGIG-AKL
$2,254
19/9Thu
2 stops
36h 20mAKL-GIG
29/9Sun
2 stops
40h 55mGIG-AKL
$3,013
9/6Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
31h 35mWLG-GIG
13/6Thu
2 stopsQantas Airways
35h 30mGIG-WLG
$3,154
9/6Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
31h 35mWLG-GIG
13/6Thu
3 stopsQantas Airways
45h 50mGIG-WLG
$3,171
9/6Sun
1 stopEmirates
34h 25mAKL-GIG
12/6Wed
1 stopEmirates
39h 50mGIG-AKL
$3,495
15/8Thu
2 stopsEmirates
48h 55mAKL-GIG
4/9Wed
2 stopsEmirates
44h 20mGIG-AKL
$3,500
19/9Thu
2 stops
31h 00mAKL-GIG
28/9Sat
2 stops
36h 30mGIG-AKL
$4,027
15/8Thu
3 stopsBritish Airways
61h 05mAKL-GIG
5/9Thu
3 stopsBritish Airways
52h 45mGIG-AKL
$4,773

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Rio de Janeiro found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/6Mon
1 stopLATAM Airlines
16h 30mAKL-GIG
$1,491
17/6Mon
3 stopsLATAM Airlines
44h 50mAKL-GIG
$1,502
21/6Fri
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
20h 50mAKL-GIG
$1,509
17/6Mon
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
20h 50mAKL-GIG
$1,514
21/6Fri
3 stopsQantas Airways
32h 05mAKL-GIG
$2,096
9/9Mon
1 stopLATAM Airlines
16h 45mAKL-GIG
$4,412
9/9Mon
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
36h 20mAKL-GIG
$4,442
11/9Wed
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
29h 40mAKL-GIG
$4,651
9/9Mon
3 stops
49h 30mAKL-GIG
$5,600
10/9Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
16h 45mAKL-GIG
$9,472

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Recent domestic flight deals

12/6Wed
directGOL
1h 10mGRU-GIG
24/6Mon
directGOL
1h 05mGIG-GRU
$68
4/6Tue
directGOL
1h 15mGRU-GIG
11/6Tue
directGOL
1h 05mGIG-GRU
$70
17/6Mon
directGOL
1h 00mGRU-GIG
20/6Thu
directGOL
1h 15mGIG-GRU
$72
12/6Wed
directGOL
1h 15mGRU-GIG
16/6Sun
directGOL
1h 10mGIG-GRU
$73
15/8Thu
directGOL
1h 00mGRU-GIG
18/8Sun
directGOL
1h 15mGIG-GRU
$87
9/8Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
12h 15mGRU-GIG
18/8Sun
directLATAM Airlines
1h 10mGIG-GRU
$183
9/8Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
10h 50mGRU-GIG
18/8Sun
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
6h 40mGIG-GRU
$304
9/8Fri
multi-stopAzul
16h 15mGRU-GIG
18/8Sun
multi-stopAzul
12h 15mGIG-GRU
$492
4/8Sun
multi-stopAvianca
16h 40mGRU-GIG
23/8Fri
multi-stopAvianca
13h 50mGIG-GRU
$2,126
2/8Fri
multi-stopAvianca
16h 40mGRU-GIG
25/8Sun
multi-stopAvianca
13h 50mGIG-GRU
$2,251

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