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$340+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — RIO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Rio de Janeiro

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$559
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$340
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$598
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Find flight deals from Durham to Rio de Janeiro

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 April 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/137:10 amRDU - SDU
2 stops25h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/208:20 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops18h 02mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/30$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/133:43 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops17h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/208:05 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops15h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$559
This LATAM 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:10 amRDU - GIG
2 stops25h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/207:00 amGIG - RDU
2 stops28h 04mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/1$564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/167:59 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops17h 41mDelta
Fri 5/231:50 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops23h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/31$580
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:36 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop18h 44mGOL
Mon 9/2211:00 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop12h 54mGOL
Deal found 4/1$674
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/166:46 pmRDU - SDU
3 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/239:50 amSDU - RDU
2 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$695
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.
Tue 9/1612:45 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/241:00 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$702
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/1610:17 amRDU - GIG
2 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/239:10 pmGIG - RDU
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$710
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/154:20 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop14h 40mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/211:21 amGIG - RDU
1 stop14h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$722
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:02 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop14h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/239:05 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$809
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/154:40 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops22h 10mAir Canada
Thu 5/227:55 amSDU - RDU
2 stops27h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$949
This GOL 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:00 amRDU - SDU
2 stops15h 25mGOL
Tue 7/295:40 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops18h 26mGOL
Deal found 4/1$1,178

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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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Durham

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

7:10 am-9:35 am

2 stops25h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/20

8:20 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops18h 02m

$480

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

3:43 pm-10:15 am

2 stops17h 32m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

8:05 pm-10:57 am

2 stops15h 52m

$559

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

7:10 am-9:35 am

2 stops25h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-10:04 am

2 stops28h 04m

$564

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

7:59 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/23

1:50 pm-11:18 am

2 stops22h 28m

$580

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

12:36 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/22

11:00 pm-10:54 am

1 stop12h 54m

$674

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/16

6:46 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops23h 59m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/23

9:50 am-10:34 am

2 stops25h 44m

$695

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

10:17 am-6:40 pm

2 stops31h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/23

9:10 pm-7:55 am

3 stops35h 45m

$710

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/15

4:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/21

1:21 am-2:29 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$722

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

5:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/20

1:05 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$752

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/16

5:02 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/23

9:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$809

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Rio de Janeiro

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 April 2, 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 April 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,053 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $340. Users have also found prices from $550 and $558 on LATAM Airlines and Delta, 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$384Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$497Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$517Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$523Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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