Cheap flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro from £287

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United Airlines Logo
19:35 - 09:35
EWR
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GIG
36h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:55 - 18:28
GIG
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EWR
22h 33m
1 stop
£388United Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
GOL Logo
17:00 - 08:20
EWR
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GIG
14h 20m
1 stop
GOL Logo
22:10 - 11:30
GIG
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EWR
14h 20m
1 stop
£420GOL
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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18:23 - 09:35
EWR
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GIG
38h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:55 - 19:15
GIG
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EWR
23h 20m
1 stop
£458United Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
GOL Logo
12:50 - 09:25
EWR
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GIG
18h 35m
1 stop
GOL Logo
23:55 - 21:12
GIG
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EWR
23h 17m
1 stop
£459GOL
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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17:00 - 08:20
EWR
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GIG
14h 20m
1 stop
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22:10 - 11:30
GIG
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EWR
14h 20m
1 stop
£468GOL
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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08:00 - 08:20
EWR
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GIG
23h 20m
1 stop
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22:10 - 11:30
GIG
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EWR
14h 20m
1 stop
£477GOL
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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22:45 - 10:15
JFK
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GIG
9h 30mdirect
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22:25 - 13:49
GIG
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JFK
17h 24m
1 stop
£493GOL
Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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22:45 - 10:15
JFK
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GIG
9h 30mdirect
GOL Logo
23:00 - 07:10
GIG
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JFK
10h 10mdirect
£495GOL
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
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11:40 - 13:45
JFK
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GIG
24h 05m
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Delta Logo
22:55 - 07:00
GIG
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JFK
10h 05mdirect
£496Delta
Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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19:55 - 09:35
LGA
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GIG
36h 40m
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21:55 - 21:23
GIG
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LGA
25h 28m
2 stops
£526United Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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

Our best GOL deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight tickets
GOL
8 Nov
EWR12:50Newark
18h 35m
1 stop
GIG09:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18 Nov
GIG23:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13h 58m
1 stop
EWR11:53Newark
£381
GOL
9 Sept
EWR17:00Newark
14h 20m
1 stop
GIG08:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15 Sept
GIG22:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
EWR11:30Newark
£420
GOL
27 Oct
EWR13:41Newark
18h 44m
1 stop
GIG09:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26 Dec
GIG22:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 14m
1 stop
EWR17:39Newark
£438

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

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
7 Nov
EWR19:35Newark
36h 00m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13 Nov
GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 33m
1 stop
EWR18:28Newark
£388
United Airlines
27 Oct
EWR18:23Newark
38h 12m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
5 Nov
GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
EWR19:15Newark
£458
United Airlines
27 Oct
LGA19:55New York LaGuardia
36h 40m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
5 Nov
GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 28m
2 stops
LGA21:23New York LaGuardia
£526

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NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Sat 7/11

19:35-09:35

1 stop36h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 13/11

21:55-18:28

1 stop22h 33m

£388

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 9/9

17:00-08:20

1 stop14h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 15/9

22:10-11:30

1 stop14h 20m

£420

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Tue 27/10

18:23-09:35

1 stop38h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/11

21:55-19:15

1 stop23h 20m

£458

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 4/11

12:50-09:25

1 stop18h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/11

23:55-21:12

1 stop23h 17m

£459

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 9/9

17:00-08:20

1 stop14h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 16/9

22:10-11:30

1 stop14h 20m

£468

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 9/9

08:00-08:20

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

22:10-11:30

1 stop14h 20m

£477

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/11

22:45-10:15

Nonstop9h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/11

22:25-13:49

1 stop17h 24m

£493
Fastest return journey

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/11

22:45-10:15

Nonstop9h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 13/11

23:00-07:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£495

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/11

11:40-13:45

2 stops24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/11

22:55-07:00

Nonstop10h 05m

£496

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 27/10

19:55-09:35

1 stop36h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/11

21:55-21:23

2 stops25h 28m

£526

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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 July. Flight prices, which tend to average around £61, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from New York during March instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in March, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around £197.

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 from New York 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 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 £692 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 £590 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight.

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

As of June 2026, prices for New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 39% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (NYC to GIG) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

9h 30m

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The fastest flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 9h 30m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

  • 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 9h 30m, 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–Galeão Intl Airport?

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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?

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