What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

Air Canada, Avianca, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on average per day?

8 flights are operational daily from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 22:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £521 to £730. The lowest price recently found on this route was £445.

Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on average per week?

56 flights are operational weekly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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13:11 - 04:05

JFK

GIG

37h 54m

2 stops

22:55 - 08:05

GIG

JFK

10h 10mdirect

£445Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

13:11 - 04:05

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GIG

37h 54m

2 stops

17:15 - 08:00

GIG

JFK

15h 45m

1 stop

£447Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

01:30 - 15:35

JFK

GIG

13h 05m

1 stop

16:40 - 06:05

GIG

JFK

14h 25m

1 stop

£483Avianca

Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 12 May

07:30 - 06:25

JFK

GIG

21h 55m

1 stop

22:55 - 08:05

GIG

JFK

10h 10mdirect

£502Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

18:28 - 14:05

JFK

GIG

42h 37m

2 stops

20:50 - 14:10

GIG

JFK

42h 20m

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£506Multiple Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

01:30 - 15:35

JFK

GIG

13h 05m

1 stop

01:35 - 13:55

GIG

JFK

13h 20m

1 stop

£508Avianca

Mon, 10 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

01:30 - 15:35

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GIG

13h 05m

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16:40 - 06:05

GIG

JFK

14h 25m

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£509Avianca

Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

01:30 - 15:35

JFK

GIG

13h 05m

1 stop

16:40 - 06:05

GIG

JFK

14h 25m

1 stop

£510Avianca

Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

07:35 - 00:30

JFK

GIG

15h 55m

1 stop

16:40 - 06:05

GIG

JFK

14h 25m

1 stop

£517Avianca

Sat, 18 Apr - Wed, 13 May

15:35 - 00:30

JFK

GIG

31h 55m

1 stop

07:20 - 06:05

GIG

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

£521Multiple Airlines

Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

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4 May

JFK03:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

GIG04:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

12 May

GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 49m

1 stop

JFK03:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

£565

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30 Apr

JFK06:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 25m

1 stop

GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

6 May

GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

JFK01:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

£639

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11 Mar

JFK15:44New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 16m

1 stop

GIG08:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

2 Apr

GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

JFK01:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

£649

Delta flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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23 Apr

JFK19:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 50m

1 stop

GIG12:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13 May

GIG17:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 50m

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JFK09:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

£689

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23 Apr

JFK19:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 50m

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GIG12:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

11 May

GIG17:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13h 12m

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JFK05:27New York John F Kennedy Intl

£695

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23 Apr

JFK19:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 50m

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GIG12:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10 May

GIG07:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 02m

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JFK22:42New York John F Kennedy Intl

£698

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1 stop15h 45m

£447

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01:30-15:35

1 stop13h 05m

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16:40-06:05

1 stop14h 25m

£483

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07:30-06:25

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 24/3

22:55-08:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£502

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JFK - GIG

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/8

18:28-14:05

2 stops42h 37m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 21/8

20:50-14:10

2 stops42h 20m

£506

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JFK - GIG

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

01:30-15:35

1 stop13h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 20/8

01:35-13:55

1 stop13h 20m

£508

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JFK - GIG

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/7

01:30-15:35

1 stop13h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/8

16:40-06:05

1 stop14h 25m

£509

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JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/7

01:30-15:35

1 stop13h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/8

16:40-06:05

1 stop14h 25m

£510

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JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

07:35-00:30

1 stop15h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

16:40-06:05

1 stop14h 25m

£517

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JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

15:35-00:30

1 stop31h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 22/4

07:20-06:05

1 stop23h 45m

£521

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around £565, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during November instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in November, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £584.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for around £723 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as £604 on momondo.

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How have New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 31h 55m

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How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by plane?
New York John F Kennedy Intl and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are 4799.2 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 31h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Boeing 767-300 (winglets) (51.72% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (46.10%), Boeing 777-200/200ER (0.88%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (0.56%).

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