What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Avianca, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Rio de Janeiro

How many flights depart from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro on average per week?

15 flights are operational weekly from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro?

Flight times from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro vary, but if you’re flying out of New York and flying into Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 24h 27m on average. Another popular route from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro is flying from Newark to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, which will take roughly 34h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and State of Rio de Janeiro is 2 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 23:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

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 refreshed on a daily basis.

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 required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro 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. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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15:32 - 07:55

JFK

GIG

15h 23m

1 stop

10:30 - 03:59

GIG

JFK

18h 29m

1 stop

£608Copa Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Tue, 26 May

02:20 - 00:25

JFK

GIG

21h 05m

1 stop

05:10 - 03:59

GIG

JFK

23h 49m

1 stop

£623Copa Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Tue, 26 May

15:32 - 07:55

JFK

GIG

15h 23m

1 stop

05:10 - 03:59

GIG

JFK

23h 49m

1 stop

£628Copa Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Wed, 13 May

07:35 - 00:30

JFK

GIG

15h 55m

1 stop

16:40 - 23:45

GIG

JFK

32h 05m

1 stop

£641Multiple Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

01:30 - 00:30

JFK

GIG

22h 00m

1 stop

07:20 - 23:45

GIG

JFK

17h 25m

1 stop

£693GOL

Mon, 24 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

07:35 - 00:30

JFK

GIG

15h 55m

1 stop

07:20 - 23:45

GIG

JFK

17h 25m

1 stop

£694Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 May - Sun, 7 Jun

08:04 - 08:15

EWR

GIG

23h 11m

1 stop

21:05 - 19:30

GIG

EWR

23h 25m

1 stop

£796United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

10:00 - 08:15

LGA

GIG

21h 15m

1 stop

21:05 - 21:59

GIG

LGA

25h 54m

1 stop

£807United Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

13:29 - 10:15

EWR

GIG

19h 46m

1 stop

17:20 - 17:54

GIG

EWR

25h 34m

2 stops

£818Delta

Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul

20:40 - 00:05

EWR

GIG

26h 25m

2 stops

17:20 - 17:54

GIG

EWR

25h 34m

2 stops

£823Delta

Thu, 2 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul

Copa Airlines flights from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro

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Copa Airlines

17 May

JFK15:32New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 23m

1 stop

GIG07:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 May

GIG10:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 29m

1 stop

JFK03:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

£608

Copa Airlines

17 May

JFK02:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 05m

1 stop

GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 May

GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 49m

1 stop

JFK03:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

£623

Copa Airlines

7 May

JFK15:32New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 23m

1 stop

GIG07:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13 May

GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 49m

1 stop

JFK03:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

£628

Avianca flights from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro

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Avianca

10 Apr

JFK15:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

13h 40m

1 stop

GIG06:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 Apr

GIG07:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 25m

1 stop

JFK23:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

£726

Avianca

10 Apr

JFK07:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

GIG06:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 Apr

GIG07:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 25m

1 stop

JFK23:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

£727

Avianca

10 Apr

JFK07:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 55m

1 stop

GIG00:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 Apr

GIG07:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 25m

1 stop

JFK23:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

£728

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15:32-07:55

1 stop15h 23m

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10:30-03:59

1 stop18h 29m

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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02:20-00:25

1 stop21h 05m

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05:10-03:59

1 stop23h 49m

£623

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JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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15:32-07:55

1 stop15h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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05:10-03:59

1 stop23h 49m

£628

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JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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07:35-00:30

1 stop15h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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16:40-23:45

1 stop32h 05m

£641

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JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

01:30-00:30

1 stop22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 29/8

07:20-23:45

1 stop17h 25m

£693

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JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/5

07:35-00:30

1 stop15h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/6

07:20-23:45

1 stop17h 25m

£694

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

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Thu 27/8

08:04-08:15

1 stop23h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 14/9

21:05-19:30

1 stop23h 25m

£796

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/9

10:00-08:15

1 stop21h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 13/9

21:05-21:59

1 stop25h 54m

£807

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Fri 3/7

13:29-10:15

1 stop19h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/7

17:20-17:54

2 stops25h 34m

£818

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Thu 2/7

20:40-00:05

2 stops26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/7

17:20-17:54

2 stops25h 34m

£823

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro

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

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to State of Rio de Janeiro from New York, with most prices found around £560. If you’re not able to fly to State of Rio de Janeiro in September, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro during November average around £563.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to State of Rio de Janeiro from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to State of Rio de Janeiro for around £726 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to State of Rio de Janeiro from New York for as low as £600 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 State of Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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Fastest flight time	15h 55m
Direct flights	Tue
Airports in State of Rio de Janeiro	8 airports

The fastest flight from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro takes 15h 55m

Direct flights go from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 8 airports in State of Rio de Janeiro. From New York there are direct flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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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 refreshed on a daily basis.
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 required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro 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. 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 to State of Rio de Janeiro?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to State of Rio de Janeiro is Boeing 767-300 (winglets) (51.28% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (45.34%), Boeing 777-200/200ER (1.11%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (0.70%).

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