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Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from C$ 448

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — RIO
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2024

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 988

Round-trip from

C$ 988

One-way from

C$ 361
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Toronto to Rio de Janeiro
One-way flight from Toronto to Rio de Janeiro

Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Rio de Janeiro in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Rio de Janeiro in March and April 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Mon 22/47:25 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop21h 50mAvianca
Tue 7/57:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
1 stop16h 10mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 921
Mon 22/43:15 p.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Tue 7/57:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
2 stops19h 15mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 924
Sat 13/42:35 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop20h 50mCopa Airlines
Wed 17/41:34 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop14h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 936
Mon 15/49:25 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines
Tue 16/41:51 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop23h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 985
Thu 11/43:15 p.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Sat 13/47:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
1 stop16h 10mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 997
Sun 21/47:45 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop15h 40mAvianca
Sun 28/47:20 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop24h 05mAvianca
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,022
Fri 12/43:12 p.m.ORD - GIG
1 stop31h 13mCopa Airlines
Tue 23/41:34 a.m.GIG - ORD
1 stop24h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,055
Thu 25/49:25 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop21h 26mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/410:47 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop14h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,080
Mon 29/42:22 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop21h 02mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/510:33 a.m.GIG - JFK
1 stop18h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,112

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Rio de Janeiro in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data were last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 22/47:25 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop21h 50mAvianca
Tue 7/57:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
1 stop16h 10mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 921
Mon 22/43:15 p.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Tue 7/57:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
2 stops19h 15mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 924
Sat 13/42:35 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop20h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 18/410:47 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop14h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 936
Sun 26/57:25 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Fri 7/67:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
1 stop16h 10mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 944
Sun 26/57:25 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Mon 10/67:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
2 stops19h 15mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 947
Sun 26/57:25 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Tue 11/67:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
2 stops19h 15mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 975
Mon 15/49:25 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop21h 26mCopa Airlines
Wed 17/410:47 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop14h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 985
Thu 11/43:15 p.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Sat 13/47:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
1 stop16h 10mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 997
Tue 17/99:15 p.m.ORD - GIG
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/91:30 a.m.GIG - ORD
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 998

Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Rio de Janeiro, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Rio de Janeiro, consider booking one of these fares. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Thu 11/43:15 p.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Sat 13/47:20 a.m.GIG - JFK
1 stop16h 10mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 997
Wed 3/49:25 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/410:47 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop18h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,123
Sun 7/47:53 a.m.ORD - GIG
1 stop21h 58mCopa Airlines
Wed 17/41:34 a.m.GIG - ORD
1 stop24h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,133
Fri 5/412:34 p.m.ORD - GIG
2 stops25h 31mDelta
Sun 14/48:50 a.m.GIG - ORD
1 stop17h 02mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,178
Tue 2/42:52 p.m.ORD - GIG
1 stop13h 58mDelta
Thu 11/45:20 a.m.GIG - ORD
2 stops34h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,186
Tue 2/410:44 a.m.ORD - GIG
2 stops17h 36mDelta
Fri 12/48:50 a.m.GIG - ORD
1 stop25h 29mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,190
Fri 5/48:46 p.m.ORD - GIG
1 stop32h 04mDelta
Mon 15/46:35 a.m.GIG - ORD
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,198
Wed 3/45:55 p.m.ORD - GIG
1 stop34h 55mDelta
Fri 12/48:50 a.m.GIG - ORD
1 stop25h 29mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,201
Thu 4/49:25 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop21h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/41:34 a.m.GIG - IAD
1 stop23h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,211

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore one-way flight options to Rio de Janeiro for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Rio de Janeiro. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 2/97:25 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 448
Tue 2/42:35 a.m.IAD - GIG
1 stop20h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 456
Sat 20/49:23 p.m.ORD - GIG
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 460
Mon 24/62:00 p.m.BWI - SDU
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/3C$ 486
Mon 10/62:28 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop20h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 497
Tue 11/68:55 p.m.BOS - GIG
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 499
Thu 5/96:30 a.m.EWR - GIG
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 509
Fri 5/48:31 a.m.BOS - GIG
1 stop22h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 537
Tue 7/52:28 a.m.JFK - GIG
1 stop20h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/3C$ 544

Find flights to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Locate flights to Rio de Janeiro that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

C$ 921 - C$ 1,726

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New York John F Kennedy IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/4

1 stop21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/5

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 921

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 13/4

1 stop20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 18/4

1 stop14h 44m

C$ 936

Chicago O'Hare IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/9

2 stops25h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 29/9

2 stops32h 55m

C$ 998

Baltimore/WashingtonRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

BWI - SDU

BWISDU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/6

2 stops17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 15/6

2 stops19h 42m

C$ 1,008

Chicago O'Hare IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/4

1 stop32h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/4

1 stop27h 58m

C$ 1,247

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/5

1 stop13h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/5

2 stops27h 11m

C$ 1,294

Chicago O'Hare IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/6

2 stops33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/7

2 stops32h 42m

C$ 1,320

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/7

2 stops18h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 25/7

1 stop16h 55m

C$ 1,510

Baltimore/WashingtonRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

BWI - SDU

BWISDU

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 21/4

2 stops19h 52m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 28/4

2 stops21h 59m

C$ 1,726

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Deals found on 28/3

Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro is currently C$ 493 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 1,218. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

21 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Rio de Janeiro should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro, such as Copa Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.0
Very good
3,084 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

7.7
Good
2,750 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

7.6
Good
4,106 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,026 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

Rio de Janeiro is synonymous with its glitzy Carnival, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ statue on Corcovado, and the “itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny” bikinis littering the beach at Ipanema. Brazil’s lively cultural capital nestles between the sea and the mountains, and is home to Tijuca Forest, the world’s biggest urban forest, which was completely replanted during the late 19th century. The city is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, encompassing most of Brazil’s major tourist attractions.

Tourists booking flights to Rio are advised to bring their open minds and attitudes. Temptation runs rapid in Rio — if the samba doesn’t seduce you, the people will. The city moves to the music of the choro, samba and bossa nova, all of which form the principal source of Brazilian national culture. Rio’s infamous annual carnival is a wild, colourful and hedonistic affair that draws together both rich and poor, who flood the streets for the world’s largest samba parade on the Sambodromo.

Rio de Janeiro climate

If you like the heat you will love Rio de Janeiro where the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees (Celsius). Rio has a classical tropical climate. December to March is summer, and it is very humid with temperatures topping 38 degrees. December has the most rain and July and August the least. Winter is short, lasting only from June to September. Daytime temperatures in winter are in the 20s and the nights are cooler.

Getting around Rio de Janeiro

The Rio de Janeiro subway doesn’t reach all parts of the city, but it is air conditioned and quicker and cheaper than the buses, which can take you anywhere. You will need to learn enough Portuguese to ask for directions though, since few drivers speak English. Avoid taking buses at night; they can be a hotspot for robberies. The private Fresco buses have regular stops and can be flagged down anywhere on the way to the beach, downtown or the airport. If you’re travelling anywhere in the city at night, take a taxi to play it safe. There are plenty of taxis around, and you shouldn’t have trouble flagging one down. For a more reliable and air-conditioned cab, your best bet is one of the radio taxis and cab companies that serves hotels. It’s always a good idea to negotiate your fare before you get in the car if the meter isn’t running. If you rent a car, stay alert and keep the car doors locked. You’ll have to deal with heavy traffic, poorly labeled streets and scarce parking.     

What is good to know if travelling to Rio de Janeiro?

  • Take a cable-car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. The journey to the top is done in two stages. The first cable car climbs more than 213 metres up Urca Hill. Then, on another cable car, tourists travel 396 metres to the summit from which there are wonderful views of Copacabana beach and over the city.
  • The world-famous statue of Christ the Redeemer is 38 metres high and stands at the peak of the mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park.
  • The botanical gardens are home to about 2,600 species of plant life. The gardens were created by the Prince Regent of Portugal in 1808 as a temporary home for imported plants while they were being acclimatized. There are animals too such as toucans, tanagers, marmoset monkeys and exotic butterflies.
  • World-famous beaches include Copacabana, where Rio’s New Year’s celebrations take place, and Ipanema, famous in the song The Girl from Ipanema.
  • For retail therapy, check out the upmarket Rua Garcia D’Avila or for budget-conscious travellers, the hippie fair at Praça General Osorio is a good place to pick up souvenirs such as wooden sculptures, leather goods and artworks.
  • The Museu Nacional de Belas Artes was inspired by the Louvre. It dates from 1908 and is Rio de Janeiro’s main fine arts museum. It displays artifacts from the 19th century to today from several famous Brazilian artists including Victor Meirelles, Pedro Americo and Candido Portinari as well as foreign and contemporary artists.

Rio de Janeiro airport overview

Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport, better known as Galeao International Airport (GIG), is one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Galeao is Portuguese for galleon, and the airport is named for Galleon Beach, where the majestic ship Padre Eterno was built in 1663.

Located 13 miles (20km) from central Rio de Janeiro, the airport is a favourite gateway for travellers looking to soak up the sun on Copacabana Beach or party the night away during Carnival. Its proximity to such a major international tourism destination means you can find flights to Galeao International Airport from all over the world, including local connections from Salvador da Bahia, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Vitora; and international ones from most major European and North American cities including London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and Washington DC.

With the addition of the second terminal in 1999, the airport increased its capacity to 7.5 million passengers annually, though it is currently handling more than 12 million each year. This adds up to long queues for everything from security to coffee, and a lack of seating in the departure lounges. However, the airport is currently beefing up its terminals and infrastructure in a big way ahead of Rio de Janeiro hosting the World Cup in 2014.

  • When is the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    Peak Season: Carnival, usually in February, is “the” time to come to Rio. To take in some sights and museums, you will need to arrive a few days before the party starts and linger a few days after. Flights to Rio and hotel prices are higher during Carnival. Book your hotel and Rio de Janeiro flight at least a year in advance. Another grand party is New Year’s Eve, called Reveillon. Millions pack the beach for the all-night celebration, music, and fireworks. Off Season: The city is less crowded and prices are a bit lower in winter, from May to October, with the exception of Reveillon.

  • What does GIG mean?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is GIG. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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