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 15h 46m 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 18h 15m.

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

As of March 2026, 5 flights take off from New York and land in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 23:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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.

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

37 flights are operational weekly from New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 22% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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15:32 - 07:55

JFK

GIG

15h 23m

1 stop

05:10 - 03:59

GIG

JFK

23h 49m

1 stop

£607Copa Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Mon, 18 May

02:20 - 00:25

JFK

GIG

21h 05m

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05:10 - 03:59

GIG

JFK

23h 49m

1 stop

£622Copa Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Tue, 26 May

15:32 - 07:55

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GIG

15h 23m

1 stop

05:10 - 01:00

GIG

JFK

20h 50m

1 stop

£627Copa Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Tue, 12 May

07:35 - 00:30

JFK

GIG

15h 55m

1 stop

16:40 - 23:45

GIG

JFK

32h 05m

1 stop

£640Multiple 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

£675Multiple Airlines

Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

15:32 - 07:55

JFK

GIG

15h 23m

1 stop

05:10 - 01:00

GIG

JFK

20h 50m

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£698Copa Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May

06:00 - 00:25

JFK

GIG

17h 25m

1 stop

05:10 - 03:59

GIG

JFK

23h 49m

1 stop

£708Copa Airlines

Sun, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jun

08:04 - 08:15

EWR

GIG

23h 11m

1 stop

21:05 - 18:29

GIG

EWR

22h 24m

1 stop

£794United Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

10:00 - 08:15

LGA

GIG

21h 15m

1 stop

21:05 - 21:59

GIG

LGA

25h 54m

1 stop

£806United Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

06:00 - 18:45

EWR

GIG

35h 45m

2 stops

07:00 - 09:24

GIG

EWR

27h 24m

2 stops

£821Delta

Sun, 5 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul

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13 May

JFK15:32New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 23m

1 stop

GIG07:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19 May

GIG01:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

JFK22:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

£607

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17 May

JFK02:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 05m

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GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 May

GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 49m

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JFK03:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

£622

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7 May

JFK15:32New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 23m

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12 May

GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 50m

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JFK01:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

£627

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9 Sept

EWR08:04Newark

23h 11m

1 stop

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23 Sept

GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 24m

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EWR18:29Newark

£794

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3 Sept

LGA10:00New York LaGuardia

21h 15m

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GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13 Sept

GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 54m

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LGA21:59New York LaGuardia

£806

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6 Sept

EWR20:37Newark

34h 38m

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GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14 Sept

GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 33m

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08:04-08:15

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21:05-18:29

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10:00-08:15

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21:05-21:59

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07:00-09:24

2 stops27h 24m

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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 £512, 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 September instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £523.

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As of March 2026, prices for New York to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 122% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is 4811.7 mi away from New York. Flights usually cover this in 15h 37m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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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.
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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 767-300 (winglets), representing 51.28% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 45.34%, Boeing 777-200/200ER at 1.11%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 0.70%.

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