Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$338+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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MSY — GIG
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$626
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,117
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From Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:05 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2410:00 amGIG - MSY
2 stops23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$626
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:51 amMSY - GIG
2 stops20h 39mGOL
Tue 9/306:00 amGIG - MSY
2 stops19h 37mGOL
Deal found 4/2$833
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:10 pmMSY - GIG
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/229:05 pmGIG - MSY
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$989
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:01 pmMSY - GIG
1 stop11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/25:00 pmGIG - MSY
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:25 amMSY - GIG
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Sat 6/146:05 amGIG - MSY
2 stops19h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/3$1,034
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1611:20 amMSY - GIG
2 stops18h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sat 4/199:00 pmGIG - MSY
1 stop14h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,129
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:07 amBTR - GIG
2 stops24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2411:00 pmGIG - BTR
2 stops16h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,148
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/179:30 pmBTR - GIG
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/249:05 pmGIG - BTR
1 stop13h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/179:30 amBTR - GIG
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/249:05 pmGIG - BTR
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,378

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Louisiana

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/17

8:05 pm-12:30 am

2 stops26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/24

10:00 am-7:02 am

2 stops23h 02m

$626

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

11:51 am-10:30 am

2 stops20h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-11:37 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$833

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

7:01 pm-8:20 am

1 stop11h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/2

5:00 pm-9:39 am

2 stops18h 39m

$994

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/4

6:25 am-6:10 am

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/14

6:05 am-11:34 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$1,034

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/16

11:20 am-8:00 am

2 stops18h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/19

9:00 pm-9:09 am

1 stop14h 09m

$1,129

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

12:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/30

9:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,139

Baton RougeRio de Janeiro

BTR - GIG

BTRGIG

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/17

6:07 am-8:20 am

2 stops24h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/24

11:00 pm-1:49 pm

2 stops16h 49m

$1,148

Baton RougeRio de Janeiro

BTR - GIG

BTRGIG

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/17

9:30 pm-8:15 am

1 stop32h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/24

9:05 pm-8:59 am

1 stop13h 54m

$1,151

Baton RougeRio de Janeiro

BTR - GIG

BTRGIG

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/17

9:30 am-6:20 am

2 stops18h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/24

9:05 pm-8:59 am

1 stop13h 54m

$1,378

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/5

9:31 pm-9:25 am

3 stops57h 54m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LA to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,022Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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