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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro

 
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Recent return flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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19:45 - 21:15Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 30m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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04:15 - 17:15Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
21h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,424LATAM Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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06:15 - 16:50Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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04:15 - 17:15Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
21h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,427LATAM Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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19:45 - 21:15Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 30m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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17:40 - 17:15Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
31h 35m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,439LATAM Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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19:45 - 00:35Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 50m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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19:10 - 14:10Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
27h 00m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,445LATAM Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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08:55 - 01:00Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
32h 05m3 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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12:20 - 18:25Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
38h 05m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Melbourne
$2,468Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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08:55 - 21:20Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 25m3 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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19:10 - 15:10Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
28h 00m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,575Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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13:20 - 08:20Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
35h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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22:30 - 09:10Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
42h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,847American Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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13:20 - 08:20Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
35h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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13:10 - 09:10Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
52h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Congonhas Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,861American Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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13:20 - 11:35Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
38h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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13:10 - 09:10Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
52h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Congonhas Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,123American Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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08:55 - 21:20Auckland  Auckland Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 25m3 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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17:35 - 17:15Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
31h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$3,324Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Auckland to Rio de Janeiro is the cheapest route at $2,424 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro costs $2,707, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Wellington average $2,612, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $2,668.

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

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro at $2,552 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $3,104.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro with an average price of $2,494 return.
•December ($3,638) and October ($3,614) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Evening flights to Rio de Janeiro are the cheapest at $2,698 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $3,614.

What is a good deal for flights to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights under $2,456 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Rio de Janeiro at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Christchurch $2,416
•Auckland $2,443.

Key details for flights to Rio de Janeiro

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$1,490
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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.
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Your questions about flights to Rio de Janeiro, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Rio de Janeiro is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around $2,456 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro?

    Flights to Rio de Janeiro arrive at: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

  • Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Rio de Janeiro can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Rio de Janeiro include Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). This airport is not in Rio de Janeiro itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Rio de Janeiro flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Rio de Janeiro, a good return fare is around $2,456. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Rio de Janeiro in March. Return fares historically average $2,494, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $916 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Rio de Janeiro average $2,698 compared to $3,614 for evening flights.
  • Once you arrive in Rio de Janeiro, a great place to start is Copacabana Beach. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Rio de Janeiro

 
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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LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1969 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.8Food
7.0Entertainment
8.0Crew
Airline reviews

Overall, a good experience on this leg of the trip

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Overall, a good experience on this leg of the trip

The arrival was pretty bad. Long waits for the bus to deplaning the airplane.

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.

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

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.

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.

The flight itinerary was changed 3 times, I explain the problem on the previous leg.

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