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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
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Recent return flight deals to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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08:55 - 21:15AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 20m2 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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19:10 - 19:15GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 05m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,358Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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20:10 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 50m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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07:10 - 17:15GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 05m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,387LATAM Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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20:10 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 50m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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17:30 - 17:15GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 45m3 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,387LATAM Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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20:10 - 22:00AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 50m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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19:10 - 17:15GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 05m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,401LATAM Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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06:10 - 21:15AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 05m2 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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17:30 - 17:15GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 45m3 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,464Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 22 Feb
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19:45 - 09:40AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29h 55m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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16:10 - 15:10GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 00m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,732Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 22 Feb
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19:45 - 09:40AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29h 55m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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16:10 - 17:00GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 50m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,744Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
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15:50 - 08:20AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
32h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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23:55 - 09:55GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 00m2 stops Miami Los Angeles
$2,841American Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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13:20 - 06:15AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
32h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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23:55 - 09:25GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
41h 30m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,841American Airlines
Fri, 15 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
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13:20 - 08:20AKL  Auckland Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
35h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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23:55 - 09:55GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 00m2 stops Miami Los Angeles
$2,841American Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Auckland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is the cheapest route at $2,358 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–Galeão Intl Airport?

A return flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport costs $2,591 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Wellington average $2,537, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $2,559.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at $2,481 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $2,961.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport with an average price of $2,435 return.
  • December ($3,515) and January ($2,832) 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–Galeão Intl Airport?

Night flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are the cheapest at $2,621 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $2,768.

What is a good deal for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights under $2,378 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Auckland $2,378
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Key details for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,475
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

When to book flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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–Galeão Intl Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    China Eastern operates the most flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at 0 per week, while LATAM Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • 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.

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

    A good deal on a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is around $2,378 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.

Your guide to booking Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $2,378 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in November. Return fares historically average $2,435 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 evening to save up to $147 per return. Evening flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport average $2,621 compared to $2,768 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl? 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.
7.4
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1987 reviews
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
8.0Crew
7.5Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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.

This flight did not exist. Rescheduled flight was to a different city.

Due to weather AA chose the poor option of redirecting my next flight to Gol airlines after 23 hours of wait. Their desk is not open during the day. Seats don’t really recline so falling asleep is a horrible challenge. Only one meal for an overnight flight. Poor experience, cheap partnership.

There was a big delay and I missed my connection flight

I had problems issuing the online boarding pass for this connecting flight. I had two booking codes (Kayak and American Airlines) and neither of them worked; I didn't receive a booking code from Gol. I had to call the airline (Gol), which gave me a third booking code that allowed me to issue the boarding pass. Even so, the QR code on this boarding pass didn't work at any point between entering the airport and actually boarding, which required document checks by airport and airline staff.

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

Gate agent tried hard to be helpful. Flight was just fine, some information was even in English. Fortaleza is a nice airport.

Appreciate having multiple food options for allergies. Nice to have an extra seat between us for comfort.

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

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

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.

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