How can I find cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro?

Fares into RIO move with the season and with how far ahead you book. Flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, shifting your dates by a day or two, and booking four to eight weeks out all reduce the price. Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports, and fares between them can differ substantially — ask us to price all of them. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.

Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Fares and ground transport times differ between them, so it is worth comparing before you book.

How much does it cost to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $442 from Miami. Prices vary considerably by origin city, season and how far ahead you book — run a search above for live pricing on your dates, or call us for a free quote.

Which cities have flights to Rio de Janeiro?

We cover 2 routes into RIO, including Miami, New York. If your departure city is not listed, call us — our agents can price any origin.

What is there to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Ipanema, Tijuca National Park, Escadaria Selarón are among the highlights, along with Lapa nightlife and Santa Teresa.

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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Brazil • RIO • 2 routes covered

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+12 years old

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2-11 years old

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From $442Recent low one-way fare

GIG · SDU2 airports serving Rio de Janeiro

Best time to visitMay through October is drier and cooler. Carnival falls in February or March and books out a year ahead.

Fares shown are the lowest we have recorded recently and are not a live quote. Run a search above for today's availability, or call (800) 399-8818 and an agent will price your dates with you.

Flights to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

Rio has arguably the most dramatic setting of any large city — granite peaks dropping straight into the Atlantic, with Copacabana and Ipanema between them.

Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf are the landmarks, but the beach culture and the samba clubs in Lapa are what define daily life.

Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro from these cities

Airports serving Rio de Janeiro

Fares between Rio de Janeiro's airports can differ by $50 to $150 on the same dates, and ground transport times vary too. Ask us to price all of them before you book.

Top things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer
Sugarloaf Mountain
Copacabana and Ipanema
Tijuca National Park
Escadaria Selarón
Lapa nightlife
Santa Teresa

Travel tips for Rio de Janeiro

Brazil has reintroduced visa requirements for US citizens — allow processing time.
Galeão handles international flights; Santos Dumont is downtown and mostly domestic.
Use arranged transport at night and avoid displaying valuables on the beach.

About flights to Rio de Janeiro

Fares into RIO move with the season and with how far ahead you book. Flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, shifting your dates by a day or two, and booking four to eight weeks out all reduce the price. Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports, and fares between them can differ substantially — ask us to price all of them. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.
May through October is drier and cooler. Carnival falls in February or March and books out a year ahead.
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Fares and ground transport times differ between them, so it is worth comparing before you book.
The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $442 from Miami. Prices vary considerably by origin city, season and how far ahead you book — run a search above for live pricing on your dates, or call us for a free quote.
We cover 2 routes into RIO, including Miami, New York. If your departure city is not listed, call us — our agents can price any origin.
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Ipanema, Tijuca National Park, Escadaria Selarón are among the highlights, along with Lapa nightlife and Santa Teresa.