Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $1,192 | American1 stop14 hrThu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is currently $1,192 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $552 | Air Canada1 stop25 hrThu, Mar 19 | The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is currently $552 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $1,358 | Air Canada1 stop25 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is currently $1,358 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $4,044 | Avianca, United2 stops28 hrThu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is currently $4,044 | |
| Fastest flight | 11 hr 56 min | The fastest flight with stops from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro takes 11 hr 56 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
Cheap flights from United States to Rio de Janeiro
Flight suggestions are based on a route's cheapest round-trip fares from popular cities in United States to Rio de Janeiro in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult in Economy. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
from Chicago (ORD - GIG)
May 14 — May 27
1 stop
from $539
from New York (JFK - GIG)
May 14 — May 27
1 stop
from $627
from Los Angeles (LAX - GIG)
May 11 — May 27
1 stop
from $666
from Miami (MIA - GIG)
Apr 17 — Apr 30
2 stops
from $666
from Dallas (DFW - GIG)
May 17 — Jun 1
1 stop
from $970
from Atlanta (ATL - GIG)
Jun 11 — Jun 24
2 stops
from $1,144
Popular airlines with direct flights to Rio de Janeiro
- GolFly to Rio de Janeiro (SDU, GIG)
- São PauloDirect flights every day55 min +
- BrasíliaDirect flights every day1 hr 35 min +
- SalvadorDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- Porto AlegreDirect flights every day1 hr 50 min +
- VitoriaDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- LATAMFly to Rio de Janeiro (SDU, GIG)
- São PauloDirect flights every day55 min +
- BrasíliaDirect flights every day1 hr 40 min +
- VitoriaDirect flights every day1 hr 5 min +
- SantiagoDirect flights every day4 hr 5 min +
- FortalezaDirect flights every day3 hr 15 min +
- AzulFly to Rio de Janeiro (RRJ, GIG, SDU)
- CampinasDirect flights every day1 hr +
- Belo HorizonteDirect flights every day1 hr 5 min +
- São PauloDirect flights every day1 hr +
- RecifeDirect flights every day2 hr 55 min +
- Porto AlegreDirect flights every day1 hr 55 min +
- JetSMARTFly to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- Buenos AiresDirect flights every day3 hr 4 min +
- SantiagoDirect flights every day4 hr 8 min +
- MontevideoDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun2 hr 45 min +
- MendozaDirect flights every Fri, Sun3 hr 35 min +
- Tap Air PortugalFly to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- LisbonDirect flights every day9 hr 55 min +
- PortoDirect flights every Mon, Fri10 hr 15 min +
- EmiratesFly to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- DubaiDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun14 hr 45 min +
- Buenos AiresDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun2 hr 45 min +
Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Rio de Janeiro center and popularity with travelers.
- RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)Rio de JaneiroBrazil24 min8 mi
- Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)Rio de JaneiroBrazil9 min1 mi
- Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)Rio de JaneiroBrazil38 min14 mi
- Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)Juiz de ForaBrazil3 hr 31 min96 mi
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak season
Oct, Dec – Feb
Most popular and higher prices
About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. The city is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns). Its raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba dancers, is considered the world’s largest.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Rio de Janeiro
What counts as the best airline for your flights to Rio de Janeiro really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Rio de Janeiro.
In terms of direct flights, Gol is the most popular, flying directly from 28 cities. Gol flies to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
Other popular airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM, Azul, JetSMART, Tap Air Portugal, Emirates.
In terms of direct flights, Gol is the most popular, flying directly from 28 cities. Gol flies to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
Other popular airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM, Azul, JetSMART, Tap Air Portugal, Emirates.
- LATAM flies directly from 15 cities. LATAM flies to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Azul flies directly from 6 cities. Azul flies to Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
- JetSMART flies directly from 4 cities. JetSMART flies to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Tap Air Portugal flies directly from 2 cities. Tap Air Portugal flies to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Emirates flies directly from 2 cities. Emirates flies to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Gol offers direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from 28 cities. The most frequent departures are: São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Porto Alegre and Vitoria.
- LATAM offers direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from 15 cities. The most frequent departures are: São Paulo, Brasília, Vitoria, Santiago and Fortaleza.
- Azul offers direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Campinas, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Recife and Porto Alegre.
- JetSMART offers direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from 4 cities. The most frequent departures are: Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo and Mendoza.
- Tap Air Portugal offers direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Lisbon and Porto.
- Emirates offers direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Dubai and Buenos Aires.
Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).
Rio de Janeiro has 2 major airports: RIOgaleão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Santos Dumont Airport 1 mi away. However, RIOgaleão International Airport is more popular with travelers.
Different airlines may land in different airports, for example:
Different airlines may land in different airports, for example:
- Gol flies to Santos Dumont Airport and RIOgaleão International Airport.
- LATAM flies to Santos Dumont Airport and RIOgaleão International Airport.
- Azul flies to Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua, RIOgaleão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport.
- JetSMART flies to RIOgaleão International Airport.
- Tap Air Portugal flies to RIOgaleão International Airport.
- Emirates flies to RIOgaleão International Airport.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Rio de Janeiro you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
- Avianca flight from Chicago, starting at $539 from May 14 to May 27
- Avianca flight from Dallas, starting at $970 from May 17 to Jun 1
- Delta, LATAM flight from Atlanta, starting at $1,144 from Jun 11 to Jun 24
- Avianca flight from New York, starting at $627 from May 14 to May 27
- LATAM flight from Los Angeles, starting at $666 from May 11 to May 27
- Aeromexico, Gol flight from Miami, starting at $666 from Apr 17 to Apr 30
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro starts at $539 and departs from Chicago on May 14 to May 27.
Finding last-minute flights to Rio de Janeiro is easy on Google Flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find great flight deals to Rio de Janeiro on Google Flights.
Just enter your departure city, choose Rio de Janeiro in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter your departure city, choose Rio de Janeiro in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.