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$342+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — GIG
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Thu 12/26
Thu 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$582
(Delta)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,380
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2024.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:15 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Tue 2/47:20 amGIG - JFK
1 stop16h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/19$747
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:59 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop14h 21mLATAM Airlines
Thu 2/66:25 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop14h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/19$820
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:30 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Tue 2/410:55 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop10h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/19$842
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:44 amJFK - GIG
1 stop20h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/37:35 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop13h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$892
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:00 amLGA - GIG
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/310:15 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop13h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$897
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:55 amEWR - GIG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/311:55 pmGIG - EWR
1 stop13h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$897
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:45 pmJFK - GIG
Nonstop9h 30mGOL
Mon 2/311:00 pmGIG - JFK
Nonstop10h 00mGOL
Deal found 12/19$959
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/299:05 amLGA - GIG
2 stops22h 30mLATAM Airlines
Mon 2/37:25 amGIG - LGA
2 stops18h 19mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,002
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:22 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/151:45 amGIG - JFK
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,034
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/253:59 pmEWR - GIG
1 stop15h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/279:55 pmGIG - EWR
1 stop24h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,147
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:45 pmEWR - GIG
1 stop33h 35mGOL
Sun 2/169:15 pmGIG - EWR
2 stops16h 29mGOL
Deal found 12/21$1,159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/306:54 pmLGA - GIG
3 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/51:35 amGIG - LGA
3 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,191

Find flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 December 21, 2024.

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New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

7:25 am-12:25 am

1 stop16h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/5

7:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$582

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/10

7:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/24

11:00 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$583

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

2:16 am-12:25 am

1 stop21h 09m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/27

11:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

$585

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/24

7:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/31

6:40 am-7:35 am

2 stops25h 55m

$587

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/25

1:02 pm-7:50 am

2 stops16h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-12:02 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$594

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/19

5:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop13h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/26

8:30 pm-9:48 am

1 stop14h 18m

$597

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Mon 3/17

7:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/27

8:30 pm-9:31 am

1 stop14h 01m

$597

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 2/12

9:11 pm-12:50 am

3 stops25h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/17

6:10 am-9:38 am

3 stops29h 28m

$615

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/5

8:04 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop9h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/17

10:55 pm-8:05 am

Nonstop10h 10m

$632

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/21

6:46 am-6:20 am

1 stop21h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/11

10:55 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop21h 01m

$637

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from New York 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 December 21, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

The most flights from NYC to GIG are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 December 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines from New York to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,713 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,873 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,039 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $582 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Copa Airlines, starting at $583 and $585 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $375. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Newark - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or New York LaGuardia - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when deciding on the best route from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport consider choosing Alaska Airlines (88%), American Airlines (86%) or Japan Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is generally $1,414, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $373. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), you can expect to pay $582 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from New York 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$350Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$547Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$549Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$647Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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