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$291+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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RDU — RIO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$454
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$291
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$538
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/273:11 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop14h 59mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/301:30 amGIG - RDU
1 stop13h 56mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:00 amRDU - GIG
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/258:55 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$563
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/29:53 pmRDU - GIG
3 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/71:20 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops32h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$588
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 11/118:15 amRDU - GIG
1 stop22h 05mDelta
Sat 11/157:00 amGIG - RDU
2 stops18h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/19$598
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/1112:45 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/1611:00 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$599
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/226:00 amRDU - GIG
2 stops24h 10mGOL
Fri 1/3111:00 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop15h 06mGOL
Deal found 1/20$600
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 5/12:50 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops16h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sat 5/36:10 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops19h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$609
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/287:03 amRDU - SDU
2 stops25h 07mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/12:25 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops30h 36mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$611
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/172:17 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/219:35 amSDU - RDU
3 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$664
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/277:46 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops24h 34mGOL
Fri 1/313:00 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops20h 18mGOL
Deal found 1/20$665
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/64:35 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Thu 3/137:50 amSDU - RDU
2 stops27h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,492
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:00 amRDU - SDU
2 stops25h 25mAzul
Wed 3/126:10 amSDU - RDU
2 stops17h 03mAzul
Deal found 1/19$1,595

Find flights from Durham to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Rio de Janeiro 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 January 21, 2025.

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RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/2

3:11 pm-8:05 am

1 stop14h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/6

1:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$454

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/25

8:55 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$563

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/17

10:16 pm-10:00 am

2 stops33h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/20

1:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$577

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

7:46 pm-9:25 am

1 stop11h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/14

11:00 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$598

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/2

6:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/7

11:00 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$600

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/3

6:20 am-8:20 am

1 stop24h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/13

8:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$605

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

2:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/3

6:10 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$609

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/28

7:03 am-9:10 am

2 stops25h 07m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/1

2:25 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$611

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/17

2:17 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 2/21

9:35 am-10:04 am

3 stops26h 29m

$664

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

7:46 pm-8:50 am

2 stops35h 04m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/11

6:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$799

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Rio de Janeiro

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Durham to Rio de Janeiro 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 DU8 to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, GOL and LATAM Airlines from Durham to Rio de Janeiro have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
812 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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
8,521 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,662 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,858 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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
8,985 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $385. Users have also found prices from $438 and $444 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Rio de Janeiro 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 Durham to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Durham to Rio de Janeiro 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 4 airlines flying from Durham to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Rio de Janeiro. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$384Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$517Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$523Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$576Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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