Cheap flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro from £257

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06:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m1 stop
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17:40 - 08:10
GIG
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JFK
16h 30m1 stop
£450Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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07:45 - 06:20
JFK
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GIG
21h 35m1 stop
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07:25 - 22:40
GIG
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JFK
16h 15m1 stop
£486Avianca
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
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06:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m1 stop
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15:30 - 06:15
GIG
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JFK
16h 45m2 stops
£494Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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07:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m1 stop
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07:25 - 22:40
GIG
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JFK
16h 15m1 stop
£513Avianca
Fri, 27 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
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07:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m1 stop
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07:25 - 22:40
GIG
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JFK
16h 15m1 stop
£524Avianca
Sat, 28 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
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06:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m1 stop
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07:30 - 05:05
GIG
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JFK
23h 35m1 stop
£542Avianca
Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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00:30 - 06:25
JFK
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GIG
27h 55m2 stops
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07:15 - 23:00
GIG
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JFK
17h 45m2 stops
£547LATAM Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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18:55 - 14:35
EWR
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SDU
17h 40m2 stops
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11:20 - 09:42
SDU
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EWR
24h 22m2 stops
£784Air Canada
Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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19:30 - 14:30
EWR
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SDU
17h 00m1 stop
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13:45 - 05:20
SDU
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EWR
17h 35m1 stop
£795United Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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14:20 - 14:30
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22h 10m2 stops
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EWR
17h 35m1 stop
£798United Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

Avianca flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Avianca deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Avianca
27 Mar
JFK07:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
16h 10m
1 stop
GIG00:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
6 Apr
GIG07:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
Avianca
28 Mar
JFK07:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
16h 10m
1 stop
GIG00:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
6 Apr
GIG07:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
Avianca
30 Jan
JFK02:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 55m
2 stops
GIG00:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
7 Feb
GIG07:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 50m
2 stops
JFK00:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

United Airlines flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
United Airlines
4 Feb
EWR20:40Newark
34h 55m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18 Feb
GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
EWR14:10Newark
United Airlines
25 Jan
LGA06:15New York LaGuardia
25h 20m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
8 Feb
GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 22m
1 stop
LGA19:17New York LaGuardia
United Airlines
16 Mar
LGA18:29New York LaGuardia
38h 06m
2 stops
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24 Mar
GIG20:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 56m
1 stop
LGA20:51New York LaGuardia

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New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

06:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/2

17:40-08:10

1 stop16h 30m

£450

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/5

07:45-06:20

1 stop21h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 19/5

07:25-22:40

1 stop16h 15m

£486

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

06:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/2

15:30-06:15

2 stops16h 45m

£494

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

07:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/4

07:25-22:40

1 stop16h 15m

£513

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

07:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/4

07:25-22:40

1 stop16h 15m

£524

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

06:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 25/2

07:30-05:05

1 stop23h 35m

£542

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

00:30-06:25

2 stops27h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/2

07:15-23:00

2 stops17h 45m

£547

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Fri 16/1

18:55-14:35

2 stops17h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 19/1

11:20-09:42

2 stops24h 22m

£784

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Sun 8/2

19:30-14:30

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 25/2

13:45-05:20

1 stop17h 35m

£795

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - SDU

EWRSDU

Newark

Wed 11/2

14:20-14:30

2 stops22h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 25/2

13:45-05:20

1 stop17h 35m

£798

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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, March 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 £560. If you’re not able to fly to Rio de Janeiro in March, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro during November average around £570.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as £576. Flying to Rio de Janeiro in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Rio de Janeiro, so prices are often more expensive at around £660 per ticket.

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 £718 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 £594 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 December 2025, prices for New York to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 12% 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

15h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

2 airports
The fastest flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro takes 15h 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 15h 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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