$1,280 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
$2,083
Typical prices: $2,194-$2,402
LATAM Airlines
Fri 26/6Sat 18/7
AKL - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,280
Air Canada
Fri 13/2
AKL - GIG • 2 stops
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 10% 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

Fri, 26 Jun - Sat, 18 Jul
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:10 - 01:45
AKL
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GIG
21h 35m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
22:25 - 16:55
GIG
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AKL
27h 30m
1 stop
$2,083LATAM Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Sat, 18 Jul
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:10 - 00:05
AKL
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GIG
19h 55m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
22:25 - 16:55
GIG
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AKL
27h 30m
1 stop
$2,104LATAM Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Sat, 13 Jun
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:00
AKL
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GIG
17h 50m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:55
GIG
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AKL
30h 20m
2 stops
$2,124LATAM Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Sat, 13 Jun
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:10 - 00:05
AKL
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GIG
19h 55m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
22:25 - 16:55
GIG
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AKL
51h 30m
3 stops
$2,131LATAM Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:55
AKL
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GIG
19h 05m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
18:40 - 18:15
GIG
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AKL
31h 35m
2 stops
$2,159LATAM Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Sat, 18 Jul
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:10 - 00:05
AKL
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GIG
19h 55m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:55
GIG
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AKL
30h 20m
2 stops
$2,191LATAM Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 08:30
AKL
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GIG
28h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 15:10
GIG
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AKL
28h 30m
2 stops
$2,229Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:20
AKL
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GIG
37h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 23:00
GIG
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AKL
37h 45m
2 stops
$2,298Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 23:00
CHC
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GIG
32h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 23:55
GIG
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CHC
37h 15m
2 stops
$2,570Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
American Airlines Logo
16:35 - 10:15
CHC
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GIG
57h 40m
3 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 12:40
GIG
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CHC
69h 40m
3 stops
$4,340American 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 $2,358 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 $3,473 and $3,009 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $2,358.

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 $263.

Good to know – Book Cheap Rio de Janeiro Plane Tickets

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$1,280
Best time to beat the crowds (9% 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.
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.

  • 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.

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 3491 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
WLG - SYD
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

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

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

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 very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

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

the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Latam wouldn’t tell me how much checked luggage would until I was at the airport and they charged me the highest price possible. Besides that, it was okay.

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.

LATAM’s crews are fine, but God help you if you need any customer service. Their app and website never work, with error after error. Trying to solve anything over the phone is painful, and lastly, the boarding pass LATAM gave me to board the flight with Delta was invalid and I had to purchase an emergency one-way ticket at the last minute to get home.

I like this airline a lot no problems at all, except being forced to check a carry-on bag ., Overall very good airline

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.

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

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

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

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

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.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

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.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

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

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