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These are the cheapest deals for flights to Rio de Janeiro currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro.

Recent one-way flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

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19710 kmmulti-stop
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19710 kmmulti-stop
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CHC-RIO
18946 kmmulti-stop
RIO-CHC
18946 kmmulti-stop
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18946 kmmulti-stop
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18:45 - 22:40AKL-GIG
18h 55m1 stop
15:05 - 05:15GIG-AKL
23h 10m2 stops
$2,614
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Tue, 4 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
18:45 - 20:15AKL-GIG
16h 30m1 stop
11:05 - 05:15GIG-AKL
27h 10m1 stop
$2,662LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
18:45 - 00:35AKL-GIG
20h 50m2 stops
06:35 - 05:15GIG-AKL
31h 40m2 stops
$2,681LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
18:45 - 00:35AKL-GIG
20h 50m2 stops
10:20 - 05:15GIG-AKL
27h 55m3 stops
$2,696LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
20:30 - 15:55AKL-GIG
34h 25m1 stop
03:00 - 14:20GIG-AKL
44h 20m2 stops
$3,535Emirates
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
06:15 - 15:55AKL-GIG
48h 40m2 stops
03:00 - 14:20GIG-AKL
44h 20m2 stops
$3,638Emirates
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
15:30 - 15:55AKL-GIG
39h 25m2 stops
03:00 - 18:55GIG-AKL
72h 55m3 stops
$3,784Emirates
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Flights to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,472. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $2,909 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Rio de Janeiro is May, where tickets cost $2,397 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $3,534 and $3,107 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $2,397.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price for all flights to Rio de Janeiro depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $2,173 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,053.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rio de Janeiro?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, with an average flight price of $93.

How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). The busiest airport is Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG), with 60% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The duration of your flight to Rio de Janeiro depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK are from Auckland, which takes 16h 30m, Christchurch, which takes 25h 40m, and Wellington, which takes 31h 35m.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)

When to book flights to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Rio de Janeiro based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Rio de Janeiro flights

  • Which Rio de Janeiro airport is closest to central Rio de Janeiro?

    There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro. The closest airport to Rio de Janeiro’s city centre is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (2 km). Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport is 13 km from the centre.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    Of the 4 airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro, GOL offers the most flights, with around 535 per week, followed by LATAM Airlines with 372 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

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Prefer to fly direct to Rio de Janeiro?

Find which airlines fly direct to Rio de Janeiro, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +39 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +39 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

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Top 3 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 945 reviews
8.3Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
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Great. Airhostess was amazing. Dinner a little spicy! Could have had a mention beforehand about that though

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024MEL - DXB
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Great. Airhostess was amazing. Dinner a little spicy! Could have had a mention beforehand about that though

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

TAM is a real disappointment. We had to jump on a crowded bus for a 6am flight - although there were at least 15 available fingers that could have been used by our plane. Then, we were placed on row 30 - the last row of the plane, despite having purchased the tickets a long time ago and being TAM gold plus members. Note: worse seats on the plane. Great way of rewarding your frequent flyers TAM ! I now remember why I stoped flying internationally with TAM and moved to American, United, Swiss, Lufthansa and BA. TAM has no respect for its customers.

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

I loved how polite the crew was even though some of them wasn't the best with English that they still done everything they could to help me with my needs food was amazing

It was ok for the most part, it is missing something

Hostile flight attendants. Second flight with Jose so much better. Arrived 1/2 hour early. Thanks.

Liked check in process To improve: food and beverages. Not second round was offered and meal had no salad.

We had 2 delayed LATAM flights in our trip. We were only given one coffee for 5 hours delay. Also when we were boarding the crew wanted to charge us for our allowed carry on luggage. I got a bit angry and they finally didn’t charge anything. Not flying with LATAM again.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

Check in of my luggage which needed to be paid for was excellent. Thanks to Nora

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

I liked the exit row seat. Hated the distance between gates in Houston.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

We waited to takeoff for about 1 hour delay for a 20 min flight.

The service was non existent . Crew did very little didn’t even answer call button . Premium economy in this long haul was the worst I have ever experienced . Never again flying with them .

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

This flight was a code share on Air New Zealand.

Other than the two hour delay, it was fine. Of course they were very professional and kept us informed throughout the whole delay..

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/6Tue
multi-stop
18h 55mAKL-GIG
20/6Thu
multi-stop
23h 10mGIG-AKL
$2,614
4/6Tue
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
16h 30mAKL-GIG
20/6Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
27h 10mGIG-AKL
$2,662
4/6Tue
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
20h 50mAKL-GIG
20/6Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
31h 40mGIG-AKL
$2,681
4/6Tue
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
20h 50mAKL-GIG
20/6Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
27h 55mGIG-AKL
$2,696
4/6Tue
multi-stopEmirates
34h 25mAKL-GIG
19/6Wed
multi-stopEmirates
44h 20mGIG-AKL
$3,535
4/6Tue
multi-stopEmirates
48h 40mAKL-GIG
19/6Wed
multi-stopEmirates
44h 20mGIG-AKL
$3,638
4/6Tue
multi-stopEmirates
39h 25mAKL-GIG
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multi-stopEmirates
72h 55mGIG-AKL
$3,784

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