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$356+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — RIO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in October or August, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$734
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$356
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,154
From Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Mon 5/1911:40 pmPHX - SDU
3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/267:55 amSDU - PHX
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$734
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:30 pmPHX - GIG
2 stops17h 00mGOL
Thu 11/276:00 amGIG - PHX
2 stops18h 37mGOL
Deal found 4/3$837
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:30 pmPHX - SDU
2 stops17h 10mGOL
Thu 11/276:00 amSDU - PHX
2 stops18h 37mGOL
Deal found 4/3$839
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 5/268:09 pmPHX - GIG
3 stops34h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/179:10 pmGIG - PHX
3 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$931
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 4/1911:30 amPHX - SDU
2 stops24h 20mAir Canada
Wed 4/237:55 amSDU - PHX
2 stops41h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$986
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 5/13:29 pmPHX - GIG
2 stops28h 46mCopa Airlines
Thu 5/84:55 amGIG - PHX
2 stops21h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/3$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 11/1111:00 amPHX - GIG
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Mon 11/247:00 amGIG - PHX
2 stops32h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/3$1,089
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 11/137:00 amPHX - GIG
2 stops21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/257:00 amGIG - PHX
2 stops19h 51mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,093
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/2611:27 amPHX - GIG
2 stops18h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/211:00 pmGIG - PHX
2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,099
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/144:12 pmPHX - GIG
1 stop36h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/299:05 pmGIG - PHX
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 5/263:00 pmPHX - SDU
2 stops19h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 6/172:20 pmSDU - PHX
2 stops25h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,102
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 11/146:00 amPHX - SDU
2 stops23h 15mDelta
Thu 11/278:20 pmSDU - PHX
2 stops28h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/3$1,127

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/19

11:40 pm-3:50 pm

3 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/26

7:55 am-7:30 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$734

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/26

8:09 pm-10:10 am

3 stops34h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/17

9:10 pm-9:13 am

3 stops40h 03m

$931

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 4/17

9:09 am-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 26m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 4/20

11:35 am-10:08 pm

2 stops38h 33m

$962

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 9/14

12:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/29

6:15 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$972

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/19

11:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/23

7:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops41h 57m

$986

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/1

3:29 pm-12:15 am

2 stops28h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/8

4:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$999

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/10

6:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/22

9:00 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$1,089

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/26

11:27 am-10:15 am

2 stops18h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/2

11:00 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$1,094

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - GIG

PHXGIG

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 9/14

4:12 pm-8:15 am

1 stop36h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/29

9:05 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 31m

$1,100

PhoenixRio de Janeiro

PHX - SDU

PHXSDU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/26

3:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/17

2:20 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 15m

$1,102

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Phoenix with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,901 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
1,401 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
1,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,621 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,052 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,901 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $962. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $986, and Copa Airlines, from $999. GOL is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $573 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from LATAM Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Air Canada, with prices starting from $577 and $663, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Phoenix 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 3 airlines flying from Phoenix to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$780Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$796Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$796Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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