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$313+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — NYC
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$631
(Priceline)

One-way from

$313
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$823

Good round-trip deal

$835 or less

Good one-way deal

$412 or less
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 6/41:30 amGIG - JFK
1 stop13h 29mAvianca
Fri 6/63:50 amJFK - GIG
3 stops19h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/23$631
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/76:10 amGIG - EWR
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/149:55 pmEWR - GIG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$643
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/76:10 amGIG - LGA
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/147:55 pmLGA - GIG
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$647
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:15 amGIG - JFK
1 stop18h 43mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/32:17 amJFK - GIG
1 stop20h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/23$667
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/285:00 pmGIG - LGA
2 stops17h 34mAir Canada
Wed 6/45:45 pmLGA - GIG
2 stops20h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$677
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/215:00 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops29h 48mAir Canada
Tue 6/39:00 amJFK - GIG
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$677
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/285:00 pmGIG - EWR
2 stops17h 46mAir Canada
Wed 6/43:30 pmEWR - GIG
2 stops22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$677
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/215:00 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/39:00 amJFK - GIG
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$686
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:05 amGIG - LGA
2 stops19h 09mAzul
Wed 8/131:30 pmLGA - GIG
2 stops18h 30mAzul
Deal found 4/23$799
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Wed 10/2212:50 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop20h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 10/306:30 pmJFK - GIG
1 stop18h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/23$815
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:05 amGIG - EWR
2 stops18h 55mAzul
Wed 8/131:50 pmEWR - GIG
2 stops21h 55mAzul
Deal found 4/23$825
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 11/267:00 amGIG - JFK
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Wed 12/1010:50 pmJFK - GIG
2 stops22h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/23$826

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York that are best for you.

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Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/4

1:30 am-1:59 pm

1 stop13h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/6

3:50 am-12:25 am

3 stops19h 35m

$631

Rio de JaneiroNewark

GIG - EWR

GIGEWR

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/7

6:10 am-7:59 am

2 stops26h 49m

Newark

Sat 6/14

9:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops34h 05m

$643

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - LGA

GIGLGA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/7

6:10 am-11:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/14

7:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops27h 35m

$647

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/5

5:05 am-3:56 am

1 stop23h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/6

2:17 am-12:15 am

1 stop20h 58m

$667

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - LGA

GIGLGA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/28

5:00 pm-9:34 am

2 stops17h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

5:45 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$677

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

5:00 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops29h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

9:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$677

Rio de JaneiroNewark

GIG - EWR

GIGEWR

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/28

5:00 pm-9:46 am

2 stops17h 46m

Newark

Wed 6/4

3:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$677

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

5:00 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops29h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

9:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$686

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - LGA

GIGLGA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/6

5:05 am-11:14 pm

2 stops19h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/13

1:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops18h 30m

$799

Rio de JaneiroNew York

GIG - JFK

GIGJFK

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/2

11:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

6:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 20m

$816

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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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-New York 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-New York 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York (average of $236). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 GIG to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 77.0 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 New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York, see what other customers have to say about Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines. 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
8.0
Very good
775 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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.
Azul
8.0
Very good
775 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
775 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
775 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,411 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
775 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
775 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
775 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $631 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $667 and $677 round-trip. Avianca is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $340. Copa Airlines flights start at $342 while deals on Air Canada start at $400 one-way.

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

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York are LATAM Airlines (95%), Delta (95%) and Korean Air (95%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York is $337. On average you can expect to pay $861. The most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $654.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York (average of $236). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 5 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$410Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$471Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$480Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$482Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$659Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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