Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro
Popular trips from Rio de Janeiro
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- SingaporeHK$8,656Mar 16 — Mar 232 stops36 hr 20 minUnited
- New YorkHK$3,896Apr 2 — Apr 81 stop16 hr 15 minAvianca
- ParisHK$6,205Mar 29 — Apr 61 stop20 hr 40 minLufthansa
- LondonHK$5,484Mar 29 — Apr 61 stop21 hr 25 minLufthansa
- RomeHK$5,436Mar 29 — Apr 61 stop20 hr 30 minLufthansa
- Buenos AiresMay 7 — May 15
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Popular airlines with direct flights from Rio de Janeiro
- GolFly from Rio de Janeiro (SDU, GIG)
- São PauloDirect flights every day1 hr +
- BrasíliaDirect flights every day1 hr 40 min +
- SalvadorDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- Porto AlegreDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- VitoriaDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- LATAMFly from Rio de Janeiro (SDU, GIG)
- São PauloDirect flights every day1 hr +
- BrasíliaDirect flights every day1 hr 45 min +
- VitoriaDirect flights every day1 hr 5 min +
- SantiagoDirect flights every day4 hr 45 min +
- FortalezaDirect flights every day3 hr 10 min +
- AzulFly from Rio de Janeiro (RRJ, GIG, SDU)
- CampinasDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- Belo HorizonteDirect flights every day1 hr +
- São PauloDirect flights every day1 hr +
- RecifeDirect flights every day2 hr 45 min +
- Porto AlegreDirect flights every day2 hr 5 min +
- JetSMARTFly from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- Buenos AiresDirect flights every day3 hr 20 min +
- SantiagoDirect flights every day5 hr 1 min +
- MontevideoDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun3 hr +
- MendozaDirect flights every Fri, Sun4 hr 25 min +
- Tap Air PortugalFly from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- LisbonDirect flights every day9 hr 40 min +
- PortoDirect flights every Mon, Fri10 hr +
- EmiratesFly from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- Buenos AiresDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun3 hr 25 min +
- DubaiDirect flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun14 hr 25 min +
Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Rio de Janeiro center and popularity with travelers.
- RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)Rio de JaneiroBrazil24 min13 km
- Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)Rio de JaneiroBrazil10 min1 km
- Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)Rio de JaneiroBrazil38 min22 km
- Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)Juiz de ForaBrazil3 hr 30 min154 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Rio de Janeiro really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Rio de Janeiro.
In terms of direct flights, Gol is the most popular, flying directly to 28 cities. Gol flies from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro are LATAM, Azul, JetSMART, Tap Air Portugal, Emirates.
In terms of direct flights, Gol is the most popular, flying directly to 28 cities. Gol flies from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro are LATAM, Azul, JetSMART, Tap Air Portugal, Emirates.
- LATAM flies directly to 16 cities. LATAM flies from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Azul flies directly to 6 cities. Azul flies from Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ), RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
- JetSMART flies directly to 4 cities. JetSMART flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Tap Air Portugal flies directly to 2 cities. Tap Air Portugal flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Emirates flies directly to 2 cities. Emirates flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG).
- Gol offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 28 cities. The most frequent destinations are: São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Porto Alegre and Vitoria.
- LATAM offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 16 cities. The most frequent destinations are: São Paulo, Brasília, Vitoria, Santiago and Fortaleza.
- Azul offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Campinas, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Recife and Porto Alegre.
- JetSMART offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo and Mendoza.
- Tap Air Portugal offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 2 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Lisbon and Porto.
- Emirates offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to 2 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Buenos Aires and Dubai.
Some popular flight destinations from Rio de Janeiro are São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte and Buenos Aires.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Singapore starting at HK$8,656 for Mar 16 - Mar 23, round trips from Rio de Janeiro to New York starting at HK$3,896 for Apr 2 - Apr 8, and cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris starting at HK$6,205 for Mar 29 - Apr 6. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Singapore starting at HK$8,656 for Mar 16 - Mar 23, round trips from Rio de Janeiro to New York starting at HK$3,896 for Apr 2 - Apr 8, and cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Paris starting at HK$6,205 for Mar 29 - Apr 6. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
Rio de Janeiro has 2 major airports: RIOgaleão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Santos Dumont Airport 1 km away. However, RIOgaleão International Airport is more popular with travelers.
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
- Gol flies from Santos Dumont Airport and RIOgaleão International Airport.
- LATAM flies from Santos Dumont Airport and RIOgaleão International Airport.
- Azul flies from Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua, RIOgaleão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport.
- JetSMART flies from RIOgaleão International Airport.
- Tap Air Portugal flies from RIOgaleão International Airport.
- Emirates flies from RIOgaleão International Airport.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Finding last-minute flights from Rio de Janeiro is easy on Google Flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to anywhere in the world on Google Flights.
Just enter Rio de Janeiro as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter Rio de Janeiro as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
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