Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights typically cost between £930 and £1,229 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £773 on Lufthansa (4 Jan–25 Jan).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £729.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights typically cost between £930 and £1,229 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £773 on Lufthansa (4 Jan–25 Jan).

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 58m.

Question 7

How often are flights from London to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £776, Delta can have you in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from London Heathrow Airport in 20h 10m. London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5745 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at £594. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at £616 and £624, respectively. Users have found that Air France is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 12

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £848). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,216). 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.

Question 14

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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The most flights from LHR to GIG 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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 17

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £625. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) can be booked for £678 on average, our data indicates £1,215 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

Question 18

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport consider choosing Finnair (86%), Iberia (86%) or British Airways (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 19

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Lufthansa or TAP AIR PORTUGAL as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to GIG?

Accepted Answer

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	£773
One-way from	£457
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£1,071
Good round-trip deal	£948 or less
Good one-way deal	£669 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest£594	Average£804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£616	Average£937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest£624	Average£931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
British Airways	Cheapest£663	Average£1,099	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
ITA Airways	Cheapest£681	Average£942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search ITA Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£687	Average£929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest£698	Average£1,057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£723	Average£1,017	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £457

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to GIG?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

The most flights from LHR to GIG 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 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 110 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £729.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

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