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$310+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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SDF — RIO
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro

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$695
(Mytrip)

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$310
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

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 6/79:17 pmLEX - GIG
2 stops26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1410:00 amGIG - LEX
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$695
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.
Thu 6/58:00 amCVG - GIG
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/125:45 amGIG - CVG
2 stops18h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$737
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.
Fri 6/67:39 pmBNA - GIG
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/138:05 pmGIG - BNA
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$805
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.
Fri 6/67:39 pmBNA - SDU
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/136:00 amSDU - BNA
3 stops17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$867
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Mon 6/97:51 pmCVG - GIG
1 stop13h 24mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/126:15 amGIG - CVG
2 stops19h 02mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/23$998
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/66:13 pmBNA - GIG
2 stops36h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/219:05 pmGIG - BNA
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,020
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Sun 7/612:57 pmBNA - GIG
2 stops17h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/218:05 pmGIG - BNA
2 stops16h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,039
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Fri 5/306:05 pmBNA - GIG
2 stops18h 35mLATAM Airlines
Tue 6/177:00 amGIG - BNA
2 stops18h 16mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,085
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Sun 10/195:45 pmCVG - GIG
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/2611:55 pmGIG - CVG
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,114
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Sun 10/196:12 pmCVG - GIG
2 stops37h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/268:55 pmGIG - CVG
1 stop27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,117
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Wed 9/312:40 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Sun 9/72:45 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops20h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,121
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Wed 9/35:49 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop13h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/711:00 pmGIG - SDF
2 stops23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,125

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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LexingtonRio de Janeiro

LEX - GIG

LEXGIG

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 6/7

9:17 pm-12:30 am

2 stops26h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/14

10:00 am-7:31 pm

3 stops34h 31m

$695

CincinnatiRio de Janeiro

CVG - GIG

CVGGIG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/5

8:00 am-12:35 am

3 stops39h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/12

5:45 am-11:23 pm

2 stops18h 38m

$737

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/6

7:39 pm-12:30 am

2 stops26h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/13

8:05 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops28h 25m

$805

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - SDU

BNASDU

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/6

7:39 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 46m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-9:39 pm

3 stops17h 39m

$867

CincinnatiRio de Janeiro

CVG - GIG

CVGGIG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 6/9

12:15 pm-6:10 am

2 stops16h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/12

6:15 am-12:17 am

2 stops19h 02m

$998

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/6

6:13 pm-8:15 am

2 stops36h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/21

9:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,020

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/6

12:57 pm-8:20 am

2 stops17h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/21

8:05 pm-10:36 am

2 stops16h 31m

$1,039

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/30

6:05 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/17

7:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$1,085

CincinnatiRio de Janeiro

CVG - GIG

CVGGIG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/5

11:53 am-8:15 am

1 stop19h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/12

1:20 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops25h 52m

$1,119

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/3

12:40 pm-6:15 am

2 stops16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/7

2:45 pm-9:51 am

2 stops20h 06m

$1,121

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KY to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.

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 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,685 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kentucky 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 Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $636. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro?

    When deciding which route to take from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro consider Nashville Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Nashville Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kentucky 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 Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

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