$1,422 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
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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Cheapest return fare
$2,432
Overall average: $3,207
Cathay Pacific
Wed 18/2Wed 18/3
AKL - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,422
Air Canada
Fri 13/2
AKL - GIG • 2 stops
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:55 - 10:15
AKL
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GIG
59h 20m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:00 - 13:25
GIG
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AKL
46h 25m2 stops
$2,432Cathay Pacific
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:55
AKL
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GIG
19h 05m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
04:50 - 17:30
GIG
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AKL
20h 40m2 stops
$2,481LATAM Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Sat, 25 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 22:55
WLG
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GIG
42h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 - 20:40
GIG
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WLG
40h 50m2 stops
$2,571Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:50 - 08:25
AKL
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GIG
28h 35m3 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
04:50 - 17:30
GIG
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AKL
20h 40m2 stops
$2,597LATAM Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
07:35 - 22:55
AKL
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GIG
31h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
23:55 - 00:25
GIG
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AKL
32h 30m2 stops
$2,695Qantas Airways
Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 26 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 22:55
CHC
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GIG
32h 50m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
23:55 - 23:55
GIG
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CHC
32h 00m2 stops
$2,701Qantas Airways
Tue, 24 Mar - Thu, 23 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 22:55
WLG
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GIG
32h 50m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 19:05
GIG
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WLG
38h 25m2 stops
$2,787Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
American Airlines Logo
12:20 - 08:20
AKL
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GIG
36h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
22:55 - 08:10
GIG
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AKL
41h 15m2 stops
$2,832American Airlines
Tue, 23 Dec - Mon, 19 Jan
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 06:15
AKL
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GIG
56h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
22:15 - 09:55
GIG
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AKL
67h 40m2 stops
$2,835American Airlines
Wed, 7 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 16:30
CHC
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GIG
26h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:05 - 22:20
GIG
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CHC
28h 15m2 stops
$3,249Multiple Airlines
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 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 $2,439 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 $3,614 and $3,214 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $2,439.

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, with an average flight price of $375.

Good to know – Book Cheap Rio de Janeiro Plane Tickets

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$1,422
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-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.
Estimated return price
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.

  • 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 $2,676. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $3,254 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 afternoon, when flights cost $2,488 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,438.

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.

Prefer to fly direct to Rio de Janeiro?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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, +42 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +43 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +46 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +46 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +43 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +44 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +44 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +45 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +47 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +44 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +45 more

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +42 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +43 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +46 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +46 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +43 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +44 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +44 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +45 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +47 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +44 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +45 more

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Reviews of the 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3432 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
AKL - DXB
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

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

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

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

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

Check in -- in business took over 30 mins as there was only one attendant. Boarding was also a mess. The seat was too narrow and was not working properly. Food was very bad and the entertainment very poor. Crew was very polite and helpful, in fairness.

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

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

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.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

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

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.

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

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