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

United Airlines, Delta, and Copa Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from New York (a popular airport in New York) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport), then the flight time is 17h 08m on average. If you fly from Newark (another popular airport in New York) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 17h 46m.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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–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.

£213 Cheap Flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 2025

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £656 to £1,023. The lowest price recently found on this route was £416.

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10:00 - 03:55JFK-GIG

16h 55m1 stop

05:05 - 03:56GIG-JFK

23h 51m1 stop

£416Copa Airlines

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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep

15:32 - 08:00JFK-GIG

15h 28m1 stop

05:05 - 00:46GIG-JFK

20h 41m1 stop

£431Copa Airlines

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Wed, 10 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep

20:15 - 17:15JFK-GIG

20h 00m1 stop

07:00 - 21:05GIG-JFK

15h 05m1 stop

£442Delta

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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep

15:29 - 10:15EWR-GIG

17h 46m1 stop

21:00 - 14:20GIG-EWR

18h 20m1 stop

£444Delta

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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

09:55 - 08:15LGA-GIG

21h 20m1 stop

21:05 - 14:28GIG-LGA

18h 23m1 stop

£453United Airlines

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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep

17:57 - 08:15LGA-GIG

37h 18m1 stop

21:05 - 20:59GIG-LGA

24h 54m1 stop

£460United Airlines

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Sat, 13 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep

03:50 - 00:25JFK-GIG

19h 35m3 stops

01:30 - 13:59GIG-JFK

13h 29m1 stop

£521Avianca

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Sun, 31 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep

07:45 - 00:25JFK-GIG

15h 40m1 stop

01:30 - 06:00GIG-JFK

29h 30m1 stop

£552Avianca

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Mon, 8 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep

09:59 - 06:20LGA-GIG

19h 21m2 stops

01:30 - 20:29GIG-LGA

19h 59m2 stops

£558

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Thu, 4 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep

06:02 - 06:20EWR-GIG

23h 18m2 stops

01:30 - 23:06GIG-EWR

22h 36m2 stops

£577

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

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27 Aug

JFK20:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

GIG17:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10 Sept

GIG07:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15h 05m

1 stop

JFK21:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

£442

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Delta

8 Sept

EWR15:29Newark

17h 46m

1 stop

GIG10:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22 Sept

GIG21:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 20m

1 stop

EWR14:20Newark

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Delta

31 Aug

JFK20:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

GIG13:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13 Sept

GIG15:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

JFK07:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

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14 Sept

LGA09:55New York LaGuardia

21h 20m

1 stop

GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21 Sept

GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 23m

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LGA14:28New York LaGuardia

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13 Sept

LGA17:57New York LaGuardia

37h 18m

1 stop

GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25 Sept

GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

24h 54m

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LGA20:59New York LaGuardia

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23 Oct

LGA06:00New York LaGuardia

25h 15m

1 stop

GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

27 Oct

GIG20:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 44m

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LGA14:39New York LaGuardia

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1 stop23h 51m

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15:32-08:00

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05:05-00:46

1 stop20h 41m

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20:15-17:15

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07:00-21:05

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15:29-10:15

1 stop17h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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21:00-14:20

1 stop18h 20m

£444

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LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

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Sun 14/9

09:55-08:15

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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21:05-14:28

1 stop18h 23m

£453

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LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

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Sat 13/9

17:57-08:15

1 stop37h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 25/9

21:05-20:59

1 stop24h 54m

£460

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JFK - GIG

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/8

03:50-00:25

3 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 16/9

01:30-13:59

1 stop13h 29m

£521

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JFK - GIG

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/9

07:45-00:25

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 21/9

01:30-06:00

1 stop29h 30m

£552

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LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

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Thu 4/9

09:59-06:20

2 stops19h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 16/9

01:30-20:29

2 stops19h 59m

£558

NewarkRio de Janeiro

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06:02-06:20

2 stops23h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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01:30-23:06

2 stops22h 36m

£577

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York 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 is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around £546, 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 during February instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £546.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £722 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around £769.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York 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 £699 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 for as low as £588 on momondo.

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There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

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

As of August 2025, prices for New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York in the past 72 hours is £213. The best return flight deal from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £416.

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How far is New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by plane?
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is 4811.7 mi away from New York. Flights usually cover this in 14h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
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–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 to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, representing 54.75% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 767-300 (winglets) at 40.07%, Boeing 777-300ER at 1.04%, and Airbus A330-900neo at 1.04%.

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

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

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

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

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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–Galeão Intl Airport flights?

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

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

As of August 2025, prices for New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Copa Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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