Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £424
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — RIO
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.
Wed 10/616:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
ITA Airways
Thu 23/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 8/6£787
Tue 3/1113:30
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops20h 10m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1215:40
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop23h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/6£788
Mon 21/911:30
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops21h 35m
Lufthansa
Mon 5/1014:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£792
Mon 5/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Fri 6/1118:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£792
Sun 15/1109:05
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1115:00
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£793
Tue 3/1118:00
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop21h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 27/1121:00
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops30h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/6£794
Sat 14/1116:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1115:40
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£794
Sun 6/909:05
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/914:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£795
Thu 1/1013:35
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Lufthansa
Mon 30/1115:40
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/6£796
Mon 5/1013:35
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Lufthansa
Mon 19/1016:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop14h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£797
Wed 30/912:20
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1016:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£798
Mon 2/1110:30
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops48h 10m
ITA Airways
Sun 15/1108:30
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops28h 10m
ITA Airways
Deal found 9/6£813
Best flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Wed 9/910:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/916:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£799
Wed 7/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 19/1019:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop23h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£824
Tue 8/909:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop23h 25m
Lufthansa
Fri 18/916:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop21h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/6£881
Tue 10/1116:20
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops27h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 2/1213:45
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops37h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6£929
Sat 4/716:30
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops42h 35m
ITA Airways
Sun 26/708:30
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops27h 10m
ITA Airways
Deal found 5/6£1,123
Mon 26/1022:00
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 55m
British Airways
Sat 28/1112:05
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops19h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£842
Tue 27/1022:00
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 55m
British Airways
Sat 28/1112:05
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops21h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£842
Wed 9/912:15
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops32h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 15/913:45
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops38h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/6£932
Tue 13/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Thu 22/1019:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/6£888
Thu 1/1014:10
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1017:30
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£1,085
Wed 23/908:00
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops36h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 27/914:50
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops36h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6£989
Fri 4/1216:30
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops45h 40m
ITA Airways
Sun 10/108:30
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops28h 10m
ITA Airways
Deal found 8/6£1,141
Tue 10/1117:25
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops22h 45m
British Airways
Thu 10/1213:55
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops20h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£891
Wed 4/1110:25
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops33h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 27/1113:45
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops37h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6£989
Sat 3/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Fri 6/1118:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£939
Tue 6/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Wed 4/1118:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£939
Sun 11/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 19/1019:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£950
Sat 12/921:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Sun 27/916:45
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£977
Tue 10/1115:45
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops24h 25m
British Airways
Sun 13/1213:55
SDU
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£996
Fri 2/1016:30
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops48h 40m
British Airways
Mon 19/1006:00
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£998
Fri 2/1016:30
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops48h 40m
British Airways
Tue 20/1006:00
SDU
-
LHR
1 stop20h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£1,038
Tue 17/1122:00
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 55m
British Airways
Fri 27/1118:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£1,059
Sat 20/622:20
LHR
-
SDU
1 stop18h 50m
British Airways
Fri 3/706:15
SDU
-
LHR
1 stop20h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 4/6£1,141
Direct flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Mon 5/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Fri 6/1118:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£792
Tue 13/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 26/1018:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 6/6£793
Mon 5/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 19/1016:45
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£800
Thu 10/921:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Thu 15/1016:45
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£801
Sat 24/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 2/1118:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 6/6£802
Thu 8/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Wed 21/1016:45
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£804
Mon 5/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Thu 5/1118:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£807
Tue 13/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Wed 28/1018:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 6/6£811
Tue 13/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Tue 27/1018:00
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 4/6£813
Mon 12/1021:45
LHR
-
GIG
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Mon 19/1016:45
GIG
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£815
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Data last updated 9 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/610:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop22h 35m
ITA Airways
Tue 16/614:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop21h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 7/6£803
Wed 10/616:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
ITA Airways
Thu 23/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 8/6£787
Wed 10/616:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
ITA Airways
Fri 26/614:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 7/6£800
Wed 10/616:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
ITA Airways
Tue 30/614:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop21h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 8/6£802
Sat 13/609:30
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£806
Tue 16/616:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
ITA Airways
Sat 27/614:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 5/6£793
Tue 16/616:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
ITA Airways
Mon 6/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 6/6£801
Sat 20/613:35
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£794
Sat 20/613:35
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 1/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£804
Tue 7/713:35
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£803
Tue 7/712:20
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops20h 45m
Austrian Airlines
Thu 23/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops27h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 6/6£805
Tue 7/713:35
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 22/714:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/6£806
One-way flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Sun 30/815:10
LHR
-
GIG
3 stops56h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£424
Sat 22/822:05
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop21h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 7/6£430
Thu 17/922:05
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop21h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 8/6£434
Fri 13/1121:40
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop30h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6£436
Thu 3/1216:15
LHR
-
GIG
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£438
Wed 23/922:05
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop21h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 9/6£438
Fri 13/1106:00
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£438
Mon 9/1121:40
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop30h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6£439
Thu 26/1121:40
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop30h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 8/6£440
Wed 26/822:05
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop21h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6£442
Thu 15/1019:50
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£450
Thu 26/1109:55
LHR
-
SDU
3 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£452
Find flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Wed 9/9
10:30-05:05
1 stop22h 35m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 15/9
16:15-12:40
1 stop16h 25m
£799
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Wed 7/10
21:45-05:25
Nonstop11h 40m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 19/10
19:15-22:15
1 stop23h 00m
£824
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Mon 26/10
22:00-06:55
Nonstop11h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sat 28/11
12:05-10:35
2 stops19h 30m
£842
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Tue 27/10
22:00-06:55
Nonstop11h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sat 28/11
12:05-12:05
2 stops21h 00m
£842
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Tue 8/9
09:30-04:55
1 stop23h 25m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 18/9
16:15-17:40
1 stop21h 25m
£881
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Tue 13/10
21:45-05:25
Nonstop11h 40m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 22/10
19:15-13:35
1 stop14h 20m
£888
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - SDU
LHRSDU
London Heathrow
Tue 10/11
17:25-13:10
2 stops22h 45m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Thu 10/12
13:55-13:30
2 stops20h 35m
£891
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - SDU
LHRSDU
London Heathrow
Tue 10/11
16:20-16:45
2 stops27h 25m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Wed 2/12
13:45-05:55
2 stops37h 10m
£929
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - SDU
LHRSDU
London Heathrow
Wed 9/9
12:15-16:45
2 stops32h 30m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Tue 15/9
13:45-07:45
2 stops38h 00m
£932
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Sat 3/10
21:45-05:25
Nonstop11h 40m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 6/11
18:00-08:35
Nonstop11h 35m
£939
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro
LHR-RIO
LHR-SDU
LHR-GIG
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of £94). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of £696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to RIO?
Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro
Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
The most flights from LHR to RIO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £657.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Madrid (MAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 36m.
How often are flights from London to Rio de Janeiro delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between London and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 9 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines,Air France, andTAP AIR PORTUGAL from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in just under 11h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 45m. There are 5745 mi between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
Currently priced at £589, TAP AIR PORTUGAL will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to TAP AIR PORTUGAL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £599 and £621, respectively. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £510. Users have also found prices from £629 and £647 on LATAM Airlines and British Airways, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro are Finnair (73%), Iberia (73%) and British Airways (73%).
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £645. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) can be booked for £677 on average, our data indicates £956 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of £94). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of £696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Rio de Janeiro departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 June 2026.
Top 8 airlines flying from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
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