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$285+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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RDU — RIO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$533
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$285
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$737
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/510:19 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops37h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1210:15 amGIG - RDU
1 stop29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$533
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/64:18 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop14h 42mCopa Airlines
Sat 4/121:23 amGIG - RDU
1 stop14h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:45 pmRDU - GIG
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2610:55 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/189:30 amRDU - GIG
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/258:55 pmGIG - RDU
2 stops37h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$578
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/127:03 amRDU - GIG
2 stops23h 57mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/2410:55 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop14h 46mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/19$604
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:45 pmRDU - GIG
2 stops32h 35mGOL
Wed 3/1910:55 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop12h 44mGOL
Deal found 2/19$676
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/59:53 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops35h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1211:15 amSDU - RDU
3 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1810:30 amRDU - GIG
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Thu 5/229:00 pmGIG - RDU
1 stop12h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$719
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:29 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops15h 11mGOL
Sat 4/126:00 amSDU - RDU
2 stops17h 22mGOL
Deal found 2/20$726
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/287:03 amRDU - SDU
2 stops25h 07mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/12:20 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops30h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/19$732
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/67:46 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops19h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/131:00 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops21h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$938
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:30 pmRDU - SDU
2 stops21h 05mDelta
Sat 5/312:20 pmSDU - RDU
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,073

Find flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.

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RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

3:27 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/12

10:15 am-2:29 pm

1 stop29h 14m

$542

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

4:18 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/12

1:23 am-2:29 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$547

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/12

2:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/24

10:55 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$604

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops37h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/24

9:05 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$683

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

9:53 pm-10:40 am

2 stops35h 47m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 4/12

11:15 am-8:53 pm

3 stops34h 38m

$690

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/18

10:30 am-6:15 am

2 stops18h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/22

9:00 pm-8:51 am

1 stop12h 51m

$719

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/4

7:41 pm-8:20 am

1 stop11h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/11

3:55 pm-9:23 am

2 stops18h 28m

$722

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

6:29 pm-10:40 am

2 stops15h 11m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-10:22 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$726

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - SDU

RDUSDU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/28

7:03 am-9:10 am

2 stops25h 07m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/1

2:20 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$732

RaleighRio de Janeiro

RDU - GIG

RDUGIG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

6:29 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/12

6:05 am-10:22 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$791

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro in February.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on November 24, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro, such as Delta, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,510 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,795 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,066 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Raleigh. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 4 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $547. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $559, and United Airlines, from $578. Copa Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $385. American Airlines flights start at $438 while deals on LATAM Airlines start at $463 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Raleigh 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 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$384Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$517Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$523Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$576Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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