How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as New York or Newark, and flying into Rio de Janeiro, then you can expect flight times to average 11h 13m and 18h 40m, respectively.

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

Copa Airlines, Delta, and LATAM Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Rio de Janeiro

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.

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22:45 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 30mdirect

23:00 - 07:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£459GOL

Wed, 3 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar

03:15 - 08:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

27h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

23:00 - 22:35GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 35m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado

£462Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

18:19 - 09:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 06m1 stop Miami

23:00 - 08:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£462GOL

Wed, 17 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

11:56 - 06:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 19m1 stop Miami

23:00 - 07:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£463GOL

Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

18:35 - 11:05JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

23:00 - 07:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£465GOL

Sat, 20 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

23:40 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 35mdirect

17:05 - 07:00GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

£465GOL

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

15:59 - 06:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13h 01m1 stop Miami

19:50 - 07:00GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

13h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

£466American Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

18:25 - 19:30JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 05m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21:05 - 14:31GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£467Delta

Sun, 24 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

20:59 - 01:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

27h 01m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

17:30 - 21:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 40m1 stop Lima J Chavez Intl

£468Delta

Thu, 18 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar

17:45 - 09:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 40m1 stop Miami

19:50 - 07:00GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

13h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

£468GOL

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22:45 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 30mdirect

23:00 - 07:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£459GOL

Wed, 3 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar

22:10 - 09:50JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 40mdirect

22:55 - 07:16GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 21mdirect

£535Delta

Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

22:45 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 30mdirect

23:00 - 08:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£542GOL

Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 17 Mar

22:45 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 30mdirect

23:00 - 07:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£569GOL

Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

22:00 - 09:50JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 50mdirect

22:55 - 07:00GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 05mdirect

£576Delta

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

23:40 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 35mdirect

23:00 - 07:00GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 00mdirect

£577American Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

22:45 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 30mdirect

23:00 - 07:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 10mdirect

£580GOL

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

22:10 - 09:50JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 40mdirect

22:55 - 07:16GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 21mdirect

£592Delta

Wed, 20 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

23:40 - 10:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 35mdirect

23:00 - 07:43GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 43mdirect

£595GOL

Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

22:00 - 09:50JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9h 50mdirect

22:55 - 07:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 15mdirect

£603Delta

Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

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9h 30m

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10 Mar

GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10h 10m

JFK07:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

£459

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JFK18:19New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 06m

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24 Mar

GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10h 10m

JFK08:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

£462

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JFK11:56New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 19m

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GIG23:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10h 10m

JFK07:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

£463

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24 Jan

JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m

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GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 26m

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JFK14:31New York John F Kennedy Intl

£467

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18 Mar

JFK20:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 01m

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GIG01:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30 Mar

GIG17:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

28h 40m

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JFK21:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

£468

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22 Mar

JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m

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GIG16:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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17h 38m

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£473

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23:00-22:35

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£462

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23:00-08:10

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£462

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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23:00-07:10

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£463

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Sat 20/2

18:35-11:05

1 stop14h 30m

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23:00-07:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£465

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Thu 29/10

23:40-10:15

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17:05-07:00

1 stop15h 55m

£465

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Mon 26/10

15:59-06:00

1 stop13h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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19:50-07:00

1 stop13h 10m

£466

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18:25-19:30

1 stop23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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21:05-14:31

1 stop19h 26m

£467

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 18/3

20:59-01:00

2 stops27h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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17:30-21:10

1 stop28h 40m

£468

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/10

17:45-09:25

1 stop14h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/11

19:50-07:00

1 stop13h 10m

£468

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £495 to £708.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £459.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

In general, October 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 £600. If you’re not able to fly to Rio de Janeiro in October, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Rio de Janeiro during June average around £610.

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 from New York 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 £707 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 £659 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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 September 2026, prices for New York to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 1% 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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Best price found	£230
Fastest flight time	9h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Rio de Janeiro	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from New York in the past 72 hours is £230. The best return flight deal from New York to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £459.

The fastest flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro takes 9h 30m

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).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro

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 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?
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to Rio de Janeiro is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (35.27% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A330-200 (29.14%), Boeing 767-300 (winglets) (21.78%), and Boeing 767-400 (4.65%).

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

It is quick and easy to find New York to Rio de Janeiro flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Rio de Janeiro that suits you.

Can I find flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro?

Once you have performed a search for New York to Rio de Janeiro flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Rio de Janeiro from New York. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

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