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$844+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — RIO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,092
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/112:48 pmSDF - SDU
3 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/56:15 amSDU - SDF
2 stops17h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$844
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/15:12 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/510:00 amGIG - SDF
2 stops31h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$902
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/297:30 pmSDF - GIG
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Mon 8/45:15 amGIG - SDF
2 stops19h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,092
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/293:39 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop15h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/49:05 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop25h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,170
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/287:30 pmSDF - GIG
1 stop13h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/36:05 amGIG - SDF
2 stops18h 52mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 7/288:20 amSDF - GIG
2 stops23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/311:00 pmGIG - SDF
1 stop25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/286:00 amSDF - SDU
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/41:00 pmSDU - SDF
2 stops33h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,302
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/2810:00 amSDF - GIG
2 stops21h 00mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/21:29 amGIG - SDF
2 stops33h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,491

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

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LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/29

7:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/4

5:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$1,092

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

9:06 am-6:20 am

2 stops20h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/2

1:30 am-8:03 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$1,138

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/29

3:39 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/4

9:05 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop25h 46m

$1,170

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

7:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

6:05 am-11:57 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$1,191

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

8:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$1,217

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - SDU

SDFSDU

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/4

1:00 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,302

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

10:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/2

1:29 am-10:27 am

2 stops33h 58m

$1,491

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Deals found on 3/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice 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 Louisville-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Louisville-Rio de Janeiro 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 Louisville to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
1,751 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7.5
Good
1,395 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Louisville 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Louisville, you will be flying from Louisville Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Louisville Intl (SDF) is located 5.3 mi from the center of Louisville. There are 0 flights from Louisville Intl to Rio de Janeiro per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Delta, at $1,092, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and LATAM Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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