Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$287+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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NYC — GIG
abr. 22 — abr. 291
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$608
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$287
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$941

Good round-trip deal

$684 or less

Good one-way deal

$483 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 abril 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mar. 6/38:00 pmEWR - GIG
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/1110:00 amGIG - EWR
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$608
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mar. 6/37:59 pmLGA - GIG
2 stops27h 31mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/115:45 amGIG - LGA
2 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$622
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/23:50 amJFK - GIG
3 stops19h 35mAvianca
jue. 5/87:25 amGIG - JFK
2 stops19h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$629
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
dom. 5/113:50 amJFK - GIG
3 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/255:30 pmGIG - JFK
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$642
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/207:45 amEWR - GIG
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
jue. 9/43:45 pmGIG - EWR
2 stops23h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$675
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/56:55 amJFK - GIG
2 stops31h 10mAir Canada
lun. 5/195:00 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$693
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/128:15 pmJFK - GIG
2 stops20h 20mLATAM Airlines
dom. 5/258:40 amGIG - JFK
1 stop23h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/15$751
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/308:45 pmLGA - GIG
1 stop13h 00mAir Canada
mié. 3/259:30 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop22h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$767
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/3112:30 amJFK - GIG
1 stop22h 55mGOL
lun. 9/87:25 amGIG - JFK
1 stop16h 15mGOL
Deal found 4/16$770
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
vie. 5/2311:55 amSWF - GIG
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/15:45 amGIG - SWF
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$770
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 5/83:32 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop31h 43mCopa Airlines
vie. 5/234:55 amGIG - JFK
1 stop20h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$785
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sáb. 8/306:00 amLGA - GIG
2 stops32h 00mGOL
mié. 9/1010:15 pmGIG - LGA
2 stops26h 15mGOL
Deal found 4/16$796

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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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

mar. 6/3

8:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 6/11

10:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$608

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

mar. 6/3

7:59 pm-12:30 am

2 stops27h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 6/11

5:45 am-11:24 pm

2 stops18h 39m

$622

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 5/2

3:50 am-12:25 am

3 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/8

7:25 am-2:10 am

2 stops19h 45m

$629

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 5/11

3:50 am-12:25 am

3 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 5/25

5:30 pm-1:35 am

3 stops33h 05m

$642

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

mar. 5/20

7:45 am-3:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 9/4

3:45 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$675

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 5/5

6:55 am-3:05 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 5/19

5:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$693

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 5/12

8:15 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 5/25

8:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop23h 55m

$751

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/27

12:30 am-6:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 6/5

7:25 am-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$770

New WindsorRio de Janeiro

SWF - GIG

SWFGIG

New Windsor Stewart

vie. 5/23

11:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops35h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 6/1

5:45 am-11:05 am

2 stops30h 20m

$770

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

mar. 5/13

8:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 5/21

5:00 pm-2:48 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$780

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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 April 11, 2025.

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 abril 17, 2025.

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 32% 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.

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 abril 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul, Delta and Copa 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

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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 Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $628 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and LATAM Airlines, starting at $675 and $751 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 31% 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 Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $287. However, be on the lookout for offers from GOL and Copa 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?

  • 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 LATAM Airlines (88%), Delta (88%) or Korean Air (88%) 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 $2,906, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $423. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), you can expect to pay $686 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$89Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$487Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$497Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$549Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$647Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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