Rio de Janeiro

$621+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RIO
May 4 — May 111
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$677
(Avianca Connect)

One-way from

$621
(GOL)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,117
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/308:35 amMSY - GIG
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/61:30 amGIG - MSY
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$677
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/128:49 pmMSY - SDU
2 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/196:10 amSDU - MSY
3 stops40h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$730
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3010:29 amMSY - GIG
1 stop21h 46mLATAM Airlines
Thu 8/79:00 pmGIG - MSY
1 stop12h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$968
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/306:21 pmMSY - GIG
2 stops18h 14mGOL
Thu 8/73:40 pmGIG - MSY
2 stops44h 02mGOL
Deal found 4/28$988
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/138:22 amMSY - GIG
1 stop21h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2211:00 pmGIG - MSY
1 stop12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$989
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/293:59 pmMSY - SDU
2 stops20h 06mGOL
Mon 6/26:00 amSDU - MSY
2 stops18h 43mGOL
Deal found 4/28$1,184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/287:00 amMSY - GIG
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/29:05 pmGIG - MSY
1 stop13h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/2810:29 amMSY - SDU
2 stops27h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/21:00 pmSDU - MSY
2 stops21h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,217

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

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New Orleans

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

8:35 am-6:20 am

2 stops19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/6

1:30 am-6:30 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$677

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/12

8:49 pm-10:40 am

2 stops35h 51m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 6/19

6:10 am-8:51 pm

3 stops40h 41m

$730

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

10:29 am-10:15 am

1 stop21h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/7

9:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop12h 55m

$968

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

6:21 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops18h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/7

3:40 pm-9:42 am

2 stops44h 02m

$988

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

8:22 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

11:00 pm-9:42 am

1 stop12h 42m

$989

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

3:59 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 06m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-10:43 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$1,184

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/2

9:05 pm-8:48 am

1 stop13h 43m

$1,185

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

10:29 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 7/2

1:00 pm-8:48 am

2 stops21h 48m

$1,217

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - GIG

MSYGIG

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

7:01 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops46h 24m

$621

New OrleansRio de Janeiro

MSY - SDU

MSYSDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/4

11:55 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$637

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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 New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Rio de Janeiro 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 New Orleans-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 New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about LATAM Airlines, United Airlines and GOL. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $968. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $988 and $989, respectively. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 6% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is GOL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $621. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and LATAM Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from New Orleans 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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