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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro from $263 One Way, $497 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 22
MIA
Miami Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$497 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$497
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Sky Airline Peru flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from Miami Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $497 found 4 days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$544 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$544
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $544 found 4 days ago
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SDU
Santos Dumont
$550 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$550
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Azul flight, departing Fri, Mar 27 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Santos Dumont, returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $550 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Aug 13
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$553 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$553
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jun 23 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $553 found 11 hours ago
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 6
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$557 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$557
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Fri, Mar 6, priced at $557 found 1 day ago
Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 16
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$572 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$572
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Sat, May 16, priced at $572 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$572 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$572
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Azul flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $572 found 3 days ago
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
RRJ
Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho
$597 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$597
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Azul flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $597 found 3 days ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$600 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$600
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $600 found 19 hours ago
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 21
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
GIG
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
$609 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$609
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl., returning Thu, May 21, priced at $609 found 3 hours ago

Rio de Janeiro Flight Information

Traveling To
Rio de Janeiro
Destination Airport IATA Code
RIO
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Azul, Sky Airline Peru, Copa, Delta, LATAM Airlines Group, avianca, American Airlines
Flight Price
$497
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Rio de Janeiro economy flight packages

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Rede Andrade Hotel Canadá
3.0-star property

Rede Andrade Hotel Canadá

Mar 25 - Mar 30

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,753, price is now $1,115 per person
$1,115
per person
found 1 day ago
Copa Sul Hotel
3.0-star property

Copa Sul Hotel

Mar 25 - Mar 30

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,694, price is now $1,209 per person
$1,209
per person
found 1 day ago
Real Palace Hotel
3.5-star property

Real Palace Hotel

Mar 20 - Mar 27

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,699, price is now $1,423 per person
$1,423
per person
found 1 day ago
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Rio de Janeiro first class flight packages

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Hotel Arpoador
4.0-star property

Hotel Arpoador

8.8/10 Excellent! (838 reviews)

Mar 21 - Mar 27

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $3,418, price is now $2,805 per person
$2,805
per person
found 1 day ago
The staff was wonderful. The restaurant was excellent. Paulo, a bell man, was amazing. He always had a smile on his face and spoke English quite well.He knew everything about Rio and seemed more like a friend than a hotel employee.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

Apto a 700m da Praia do Leblon com Wi-fi e ar
2.0-star property

Apto a 700m da Praia do Leblon com Wi-fi e ar

No reviews

Mar 21 - Mar 27

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $4,693, price is now $3,841 per person
$3,841
per person
found 1 day ago
JANEIRO Hotel
5.0-star property

JANEIRO Hotel

9.4/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews)

Mar 21 - Mar 27

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $4,177, price is now $3,494 per person
$3,494
per person
found 1 day ago
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Rio de Janeiro

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?
With 20 airlines to take your pick of, finding the ideal flight that matches your plans and budget will be easy. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) is a major entrance point to Rio de Janeiro and where you'll likely be flying into. These leading international airlines will get you there:

  • Gol Transportes Aéreos - 39 flights to Rio de Janeiro per month
  • Aerolineas Argentinas - 36 flights to Rio de Janeiro per month
  • Flybondi - 35 flights to Rio de Janeiro per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro?
Lock in a flight to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and you'll discovering this vibrant city in no time. This airport is approximately 1 mile southeast of the downtown area. But SDU isn't your only option. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) also services Rio de Janeiro, so be sure to compare airfares to get the most rewarding deal.
How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro?
Last week, prices hovered between $497 and $609 for a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro. Fares one-way departing from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) sank to just $263 over the same period.
How to book the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?
With some of the most amazing flight deals around, you can jet for less with Orbitz. The following handy hints will help you land cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro — and leave you with more cash to play with:

  • Depending on where you're leaving from, select the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival options). Sometimes, other departure points will have cheaper fares.
  • Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to see the fares on days around your chosen departure. You may be able to score cheaper flight deals if you're flexible with your schedule.
  • To refine your results, hit 'Show options.' You can search based on airlines, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. You can also select your preferred flight times under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • Once you've sorted out your travel dates, lock in your flight. Ticket prices generally rise as the departure date nears.
  • Combine your flights, hotels and car rental into a value-for-money package deal. Save your hard-earned money for things you're really excited about, like discovering every corner of Rio de Janeiro.
  • Whenever possible, avoid traveling in high seasons. Airfares are often at their highest during school breaks, summer and around other vacation times like Easter and Thanksgiving.

How long is a flight to Rio de Janeiro?
Depending on which airport you take off from, your flight to Rio de Janeiro could be an hour or two or longer. Below are the average flight times for some of the most popular domestic routes:

  • Sao Paulo (CGH-Congonhas) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) - 1 hour
  • Brasilia (BSB-Brasilia Intl. - President Juscelino Kubitschek) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) - 1 hour and 43 minutes
  • Sao Paulo (GRU-Guarulhos - Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl.) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) - 58 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?
On average, the cheapest month to book your airfare is January. This is closely followed by February then August. When seeking a cheap flight to Rio de Janeiro, be ready to book. Cheap deals emerge in an instant and don't wait around!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?
Typically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days to book flights to Rio de Janeiro. If you want the best airfares, search across those days and you just might catch a great flight deal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
You can land cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro by taking to the skies on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is the next cheapest day, while Saturday has the most expensive airfares. Whether you prefer to save cash or take off on whichever day is convenient, you'll always get a fantastic deal with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on Orbitz data, it's best to fly out in August. This is generally an excellent month to land cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro. It's worth noting that the most expensive time to fly is in the month of June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Plans change, and your ticket should be able to as well. That's why Orbitz makes it a snap to search for fares with no change fees and free cancellation. Simply enter your departure and arrival destinations and then click on "Filter by flexible change policies." How's that for easy?
What do I need for the flight to Rio de Janeiro?
The trick to having a seamless flight is to plan ahead. Below are some tips to take note of before you take off:

  • In all cases you'll need some identification. How much? This depends on where you're flying from. When reserving your flight tickets, we suggest to use the same name, birth date and gender as indicated on your government-issued ID.
  • If you're flying direct to Rio de Janeiro, it's likely you'll be in the air for quite some time. Pack lots of snacks and entertainment to keep you occupied. Now is a great time to get stuck into that book you've haven't finished!
  • Long-haul trips can get seriously cold, especially if you're flying overnight. If you prefer not to curl up to a stranger for warmth, bring a sweater and some thick socks.

How many direct flights are there to Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has approximately 381 direct flights each month, so you have no shortage of options to choose from. Bid those pesky stopovers goodbye and fly nonstop with Azul, Gol or LATAM Airlines.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Rio de Janeiro?
There are ways of booking business or first-class fares to Rio de Janeiro that won't burn a hole through your savings. Snap up a seat at the front of the plane for less with these great tips:

  • Being flexible doesn't just help with your yoga. Leave some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up more affordable airfares when a big sale comes along.
  • Budget airlines offer first or business-class seats at a fraction of the usual cost. Skip the full-service carriers and fly with one these cheaper options.
  • Make the most of your airline's rewards program and upgrade your seat. You can also bid for an upgrade in an online auction.

How to get into Rio de Janeiro from the airport?
Collect a Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) car rental from SDU airport and easily make your way to the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro. Select a vehicle from one of the main rental branches on-site such as Movida, Sixt or Budget. After you've put your baggage in the trunk, the town center is 1 mile to the northwest. If you'd rather take a taxi into town and zoom off in some wheels from there instead, browse through our Rio de Janeiro car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Rio de Janeiro?
March, October and November are the most popular months to vacation in Rio de Janeiro. If an average daily high of 85 ºF sounds inviting, book your flights for the beginning of summertime — December 1. Many tourists prefer this time of year for its warmer weather. At night, the average temperature falls to 75 ºF.
Travel tips for Rio de Janeiro

  • Step out in the downtown area and enjoy a walking tour of some of the city's leading attractions. Museum of Modern Art and Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro are favorites with tourists.
  • Also find time for the sights a short drive from Rio de Janeiro's center. Set out for Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain and see another side of this exceptional destination.
  • Love to venture to some of Rio de Janeiro State's other cities? Pick up a car rental and hotfoot it to Petrópolis or Barra do Pirai — or both! With your own ride, discovering those harder-to-reach destinations will also be easy.

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