Rio de Janeiro

$281+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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NYC — RIO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in October or May, booked 81 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$541
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$859

Good round-trip deal

$677 or less

Good one-way deal

$422 or less
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From New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/15:45 amEWR - GIG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/59:05 pmGIG - EWR
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$541
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/288:04 pmEWR - SDU
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/56:10 amSDU - EWR
3 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/1311:45 pmJFK - GIG
Nonstop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/267:35 pmGIG - JFK
1 stop13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/125:29 pmEWR - GIG
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/258:55 pmGIG - EWR
1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$589
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/123:55 amJFK - GIG
3 stops19h 45mAvianca
Thu 3/207:20 amGIG - JFK
2 stops19h 55mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$590
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/253:17 pmLGA - GIG
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/15:45 amGIG - LGA
2 stops18h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$591
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Tue 3/184:04 pmEWR - GIG
1 stop14h 11mLATAM Airlines
Wed 3/268:30 pmGIG - EWR
1 stop13h 59mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$597
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/182:55 pmJFK - GIG
2 stops15h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 3/268:50 amGIG - JFK
2 stops23h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$598
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/184:00 pmLGA - GIG
1 stop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Wed 3/267:55 pmGIG - LGA
2 stops16h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$603
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/259:55 amLGA - SDU
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/17:45 amSDU - LGA
2 stops16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$603
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Wed 3/127:30 amLGA - GIG
1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/208:55 pmGIG - LGA
1 stop27h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$608
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/162:16 amJFK - GIG
1 stop24h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/241:30 amGIG - JFK
1 stop17h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$609

Find flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Sat 3/1

5:45 am-5:15 am

2 stops21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/5

9:05 pm-1:06 am

2 stops30h 01m

$541

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Mon 3/3

9:11 pm-7:15 am

3 stops32h 04m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 3/22

7:50 am-1:16 am

2 stops18h 26m

$553

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/13

11:45 pm-10:15 am

Nonstop9h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/26

7:35 pm-7:45 am

1 stop13h 10m

$588

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 3/12

5:29 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/25

8:55 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop16h 19m

$589

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

3:55 am-12:40 am

3 stops19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/20

7:20 am-2:15 am

2 stops19h 55m

$590

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

3:17 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

5:45 am-11:26 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$591

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Tue 3/18

4:04 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/26

8:30 pm-9:29 am

1 stop13h 59m

$597

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

2:55 pm-7:15 am

2 stops15h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/26

8:50 am-7:45 am

2 stops23h 55m

$598

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/18

4:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/26

7:55 pm-11:23 am

2 stops16h 28m

$603

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

9:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops23h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/1

7:45 am-11:26 pm

2 stops16h 41m

$603

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 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 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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Travel insights for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 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 81 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% 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. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to RIO are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro, such as United Airlines, Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

8.0
Very good
812 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

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, American Airlines ($588), United Airlines ($589), and Avianca ($590) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Rio de Janeiro. American Airlines is currently priced 34% 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 $348. However, be on the lookout for offers from GOL and LATAM 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 LATAM Airlines (92%), Delta (92%) or Korean Air (92%) 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 $382. On average you can expect to pay $1,530. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for $545.

  • 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, 21.5 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 $33.

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

    The majority of Bogotá visitors spend their time at Plaza de Bolívar, Museo Botero, and Colombian National Museum. Plaza de Bolívar, Museo Botero, and Colombian National Museum can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 8.9 mi, and 8.0 mi respectively from Bogotá El Dorado. Travelers can rent a car at Bogotá El Dorado for an average daily rate of $50 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$89Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$547Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$549Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$647Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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