Rio de Janeiro

$286+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — RIO
abr. 20 — abr. 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 abril 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$570
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,033

Good round-trip deal

$684 or less

Good one-way deal

$483 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 15, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/207:45 amEWR - GIG
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
jue. 9/43:45 pmGIG - EWR
2 stops23h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$570
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 5/1311:00 amEWR - GIG
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/208:55 pmGIG - EWR
2 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$581
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mié. 5/73:30 pmEWR - SDU
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/217:55 amSDU - EWR
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$594
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/183:50 amJFK - GIG
3 stops19h 35mAvianca
mié. 5/281:30 amGIG - JFK
1 stop22h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/14$611
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/133:30 pmEWR - SDU
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
mié. 5/217:55 amSDU - EWR
2 stops26h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/13$617
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
jue. 6/55:54 amLGA - GIG
2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/910:00 amGIG - LGA
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$646
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
jue. 6/56:00 amLGA - SDU
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/96:40 pmSDU - LGA
2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$650
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mié. 6/43:50 amJFK - GIG
3 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/195:05 amGIG - JFK
1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$668
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/209:00 amJFK - GIG
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
mié. 5/285:00 pmGIG - JFK
2 stops29h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 4/13$680
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/299:00 amJFK - SDU
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
jue. 5/157:55 amSDU - JFK
2 stops38h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$682
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/83:40 pmJFK - SDU
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/151:05 pmSDU - JFK
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$693
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mié. 7/211:50 amSWF - GIG
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/66:10 amGIG - SWF
2 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$719

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 abril 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

mar. 5/20

7:45 am-3:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 9/4

3:45 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$570

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

mar. 5/13

11:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 5/20

8:55 pm-9:46 am

2 stops37h 51m

$581

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

mié. 5/7

3:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mié. 5/21

7:55 am-2:45 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$594

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 5/18

3:50 am-12:25 am

3 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 5/28

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$611

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

mar. 5/13

3:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mié. 5/21

7:55 am-9:46 am

2 stops26h 51m

$617

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

jue. 6/5

5:54 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 6/9

10:00 am-7:04 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$646

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

jue. 6/5

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 6/9

6:40 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$650

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 6/4

3:50 am-12:25 am

3 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 6/19

5:05 am-3:56 am

1 stop23h 51m

$668

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/20

9:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 5/28

5:00 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$680

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - SDU

JFKSDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 4/29

9:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 5/15

7:55 am-9:48 pm

2 stops38h 53m

$682

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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 York to Rio de Janeiro in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 York-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 New York-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 New York-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 York to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 abril 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 abril 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro, such as Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($570), Avianca ($611), and Copa Airlines ($732) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Air Canada is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $295. However, be on the lookout for offers from GOL and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Rio de Janeiro for a low price.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro consider choosing American Airlines (84%), Japan Airlines (84%) or Alaska Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Rio de Janeiro is $423. On average you can expect to pay $2,906. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for $622.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Sao Paulo?

    Sao Paulo travelers tend to visit Memorial da América Latina, Vibra São Paulo, and Praça Benedito Calixto more than anywhere else. Memorial da América Latina, Vibra São Paulo, and Praça Benedito Calixto can be visited by traveling about 13.4 mi, 21.4 mi, and 15.4 mi respectively from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl. Those on a layover in Sao Paulo in need of a rental car can book one at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl for about $27.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Bogotá?

    The majority of Bogotá visitors spend their time at Colombian National Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and Museo Botero. Colombian National Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and Museo Botero can be visited by traveling about 8.0 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.9 mi respectively from Bogotá El Dorado. Travelers can rent a car at Bogotá El Dorado for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from New York 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 abril 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$89Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$487Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$497Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$549Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$647Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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