Cheap flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro from £288

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07:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 07:35
GIG
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JFK
17h 35m
1 stop
£442Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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05:00 - 06:25
EWR
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GIG
23h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:45 - 23:19
GIG
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EWR
22h 34m
2 stops
£452Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Avianca Logo
02:50 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
20h 50m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
07:30 - 02:00
GIG
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JFK
19h 30m
2 stops
£511Avianca
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Avianca Logo
07:45 - 00:25
JFK
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GIG
15h 40m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
07:25 - 22:40
GIG
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JFK
16h 15m
1 stop
£512Avianca
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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07:30 - 09:35
LGA
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GIG
25h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:55 - 21:57
GIG
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LGA
26h 02m
1 stop
£685United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
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15:58 - 07:20
EWR
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GIG
14h 22m
1 stop
Delta Logo
17:20 - 12:09
GIG
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EWR
19h 49m
2 stops
£685Delta
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Delta Logo
11:07 - 06:25
LGA
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GIG
18h 18m
2 stops
Delta Logo
17:20 - 12:29
GIG
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LGA
20h 09m
2 stops
£685Delta
Wed, 25 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
United Airlines Logo
17:45 - 08:15
LGA
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GIG
37h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 21:59
GIG
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LGA
25h 54m
1 stop
£694United Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 18 Aug
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16:30 - 16:45
EWR
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SDU
23h 15m
2 stops
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13:45 - 13:40
SDU
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EWR
24h 55m
2 stops
£714Air Canada
Thu, 2 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr
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19:00 - 16:45
LGA
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SDU
20h 45m
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Air Canada Logo
13:45 - 15:36
SDU
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LGA
26h 51m
2 stops
£714Air Canada
Thu, 2 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr

Delta flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Delta deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Delta
25 Mar
JFK22:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 40m
GIG09:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
7 Apr
GIG17:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 50m
1 stop
JFK09:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
£674
Delta
18 Apr
JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 55m
2 stops
GIG06:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26 Apr
GIG07:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
JFK21:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
£677
Delta
27 Mar
JFK15:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 55m
2 stops
GIG08:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
3 Apr
GIG13:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
JFK09:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£682

Copa Airlines flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Copa Airlines deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Copa Airlines
27 Mar
JFK09:33New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 57m
1 stop
GIG00:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
4 Apr
GIG10:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15h 40m
1 stop
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£638
Copa Airlines
26 Mar
JFK09:33New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 32m
1 stop
GIG04:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
5 Apr
GIG10:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 19m
1 stop
JFK03:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£673

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New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

07:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 14/3

15:00-07:35

1 stop17h 35m

£442

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Thu 5/3

05:00-06:25

2 stops23h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/3

01:45-23:19

2 stops22h 34m

£452

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

02:50-00:40

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 14/3

07:30-02:00

2 stops19h 30m

£511

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

07:45-00:25

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/6

07:25-22:40

1 stop16h 15m

£512

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/3

07:30-09:35

1 stop25h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/3

20:55-21:57

1 stop26h 02m

£685

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 18/3

15:58-07:20

1 stop14h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/4

17:20-12:09

2 stops19h 49m

£685

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 25/3

11:07-06:25

2 stops18h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/4

17:20-12:29

2 stops20h 09m

£685

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/5

17:45-08:15

1 stop37h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/8

21:05-21:59

1 stop25h 54m

£694

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Thu 2/4

16:30-16:45

2 stops23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 7/4

13:45-13:40

2 stops24h 55m

£714

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - SDU

LGASDU

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/4

19:00-16:45

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 7/4

13:45-15:36

2 stops26h 51m

£714

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £566. If you’re not able to fly to Rio de Janeiro in November, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro during September average around £568.

What is the cheapest New York to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl for the best New York - Rio de Janeiro flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around £727 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 from New York for as low as £590 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Rio de Janeiro flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Rio de Janeiro flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Rio de Janeiro flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Rio de Janeiro.

How have New York to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for New York to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York to Rio de Janeiro (NYC to RIO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Fastest flight time

9h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

2 airports
The fastest flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro takes 9h 40m
Direct flights go from New York to Rio de Janeiro every day.
There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro. From New York there are direct flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).
  • How far is New York to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    New York and Rio de Janeiro are 4819.8 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 9h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

    Prices for flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

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Can I find flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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