Cheap flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro from £288

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14:20 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
32h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 20:05
GIG
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JFK
14h 50m
1 stop
£417Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
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14:20 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
32h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:55 - 07:05
GIG
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JFK
10h 10mdirect
£424Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Avianca Logo
07:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
07:25 - 22:40
GIG
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JFK
16h 15m
1 stop
£493Avianca
Tue, 24 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Avianca Logo
07:30 - 00:40
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
01:30 - 22:40
GIG
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JFK
22h 10m
1 stop
£504Avianca
Wed, 25 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
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19:45 - 11:05
LGA
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GIG
38h 20m
2 stops
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20:00 - 14:28
GIG
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LGA
19h 28m
1 stop
£585Air Canada
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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19:45 - 11:05
LGA
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GIG
38h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
20:00 - 16:59
GIG
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LGA
21h 59m
2 stops
£589Air Canada
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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11:10 - 06:05
LGA
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GIG
17h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:00 - 16:47
GIG
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LGA
20h 47m
1 stop
£671Delta
Mon, 4 May - Tue, 12 May
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07:35 - 09:35
EWR
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GIG
25h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:55 - 19:19
GIG
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EWR
23h 24m
1 stop
£671United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
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09:10 - 06:05
LGA
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GIG
19h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
07:40 - 23:08
GIG
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LGA
16h 28m
2 stops
£676Delta
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 12 May
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09:50 - 09:35
LGA
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GIG
22h 45m
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21:05 - 23:10
GIG
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LGA
27h 05m
1 stop
£680United Airlines
Sat, 21 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

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
18 Mar
EWR07:35Newark
25h 00m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26 Mar
GIG20:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 24m
1 stop
EWR19:19Newark
£671
United Airlines
21 Mar
LGA09:50New York LaGuardia
22h 45m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29 Mar
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
LGA23:10New York LaGuardia
£680
United Airlines
11 Mar
EWR15:40Newark
16h 55m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18 Mar
GIG20:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 24m
1 stop
EWR19:19Newark
£683

Delta flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Delta deals on New York to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Delta
5 Apr
JFK14:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
GIG06:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28 Apr
GIG17:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 50m
1 stop
JFK09:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
£660
Delta
18 Mar
JFK17:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
GIG07:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27 Mar
GIG07:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
JFK21:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
£664
Delta
31 Mar
JFK20:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
GIG10:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
7 Apr
GIG07:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 10m
1 stop
JFK09:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
£665

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Price

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

14:20-00:40

1 stop32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/3

07:15-20:05

1 stop14h 50m

£417

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

14:20-00:40

1 stop32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/3

22:55-07:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£424

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

07:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/3

07:25-22:40

1 stop16h 15m

£493

New YorkRio de Janeiro

JFK - GIG

JFKGIG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/3

07:30-00:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/4

01:30-22:40

1 stop22h 10m

£504

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 13/3

19:45-11:05

2 stops38h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/3

20:00-14:28

1 stop19h 28m

£585

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 13/3

19:45-11:05

2 stops38h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/3

20:00-16:59

2 stops21h 59m

£589

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/5

11:10-06:05

2 stops17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/5

21:00-16:47

1 stop20h 47m

£671

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 18/3

07:35-09:35

1 stop25h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/3

20:55-19:19

1 stop23h 24m

£671

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/5

09:10-06:05

2 stops19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/5

07:40-23:08

2 stops16h 28m

£676

New YorkRio de Janeiro

LGA - GIG

LGAGIG

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/3

09:50-09:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 29/3

21:05-23:10

1 stop27h 05m

£680

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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, November 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 £555. If you’re not able to fly to Rio de Janeiro in November, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro during September average around £556.

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 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 £704 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 £578 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 January 2026, 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

14h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

2 airports
The fastest flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro takes 14h 20m
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 14h 20m, 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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Flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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