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$528+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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RIO — FRA
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in November or March, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$838
(ITA Airways)

One-way from

$528
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$829

Good round-trip deal

$926 or less
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This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/62:25 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop15h 25mITA Airways
jue. 8/216:15 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop15h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 2/19$838
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/23:40 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop25h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
jue. 6/127:45 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop14h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/19$844
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/1911:10 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop16h 05mAir France
mar. 3/47:05 amFRA - GIG
1 stop15h 15mAir France
Deal found 2/19$860
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/1911:10 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/46:55 amFRA - GIG
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$875
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/286:40 amGIG - FRA
2 stops28h 45mLATAM Airlines
lun. 5/59:40 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$879
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/1911:10 pmGIG - FRA
2 stops19h 15mKLM
mar. 3/46:55 amFRA - GIG
2 stops20h 20mKLM
Deal found 2/19$898
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/185:30 pmGIG - FRA
2 stops38h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 3/2811:05 amFRA - GIG
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$906
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/2811:50 amSDU - FRA
2 stops23h 35mLATAM Airlines
lun. 5/59:40 pmFRA - SDU
1 stop21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$908
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/251:00 pmSDU - FRA
2 stops17h 40mITA Airways
mié. 4/306:15 pmFRA - SDU
2 stops19h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$970
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/94:35 pmGIG - FRA
1 stop20h 45mBritish Airways
sáb. 11/15:45 pmFRA - GIG
2 stops29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$976
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/31:05 pmSDU - FRA
2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/141:10 pmFRA - SDU
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,022
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mié. 12/243:25 pmGIG - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
jue. 1/19:55 pmFRA - GIG
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,028

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 8/6

2:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 8/21

6:15 pm-4:55 am

1 stop15h 40m

$838

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 6/2

3:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 6/12

7:45 pm-5:25 am

1 stop14h 40m

$844

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 4/28

6:40 am-4:25 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 5/5

9:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop18h 05m

$879

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 3/18

5:30 pm-11:40 am

2 stops38h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

vie. 3/28

11:05 am-9:35 am

2 stops26h 30m

$906

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 4/28

11:50 am-4:25 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 5/5

9:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$908

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mar. 3/25

1:00 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 4/30

6:15 pm-8:30 am

2 stops19h 15m

$970

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 4/3

1:05 pm-7:20 am

2 stops37h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 4/14

1:10 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,022

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

SDU - FRA

SDUFRA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mié. 8/6

7:55 am-5:50 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 8/21

10:55 am-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,059

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 3/3

11:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 3/17

2:15 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,061

Rio de JaneiroFrankfurt am Main

GIG - FRA

GIGFRA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 6/6

11:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

sáb. 6/21

7:15 pm-9:35 am

2 stops19h 20m

$1,080

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Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,096). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIO to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Azul and KLM from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,795 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip from $838. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, from $844, and LATAM Airlines, from $879. Users have found that ITA Airways is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $528 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Europa from $598 and LATAM Airlines from $611 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport are Etihad Airways (88%), Air India (88%) and ANA (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    While on average a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport is generally $1,296, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $658. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Frankfurt am Main), you can expect to pay $873 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,096). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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