Cheap flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £460

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — GIG
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). 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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£680

One-way from

£460

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,008

Good round-trip deal

£776 or less

Good one-way deal

£736 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/2-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
23/1
  • 23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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Cheapest flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Fri 5/908:30LCY - GIG
1 stop24h 25mITA Airways
Sun 5/1014:25GIG - LCY
2 stops23h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 27/8£681
Fri 5/918:45LHR - GIG
1 stop26h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 5/1020:35GIG - LHR
1 stop22h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 26/8£681
Sat 8/1108:30LCY - GIG
2 stops25h 10mITA Airways
Sun 23/1115:35GIG - LCY
1 stop16h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 26/8£682
Mon 8/912:05LGW - GIG
1 stop20h 50mITA Airways
Mon 15/914:25GIG - LGW
1 stop16h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 27/8£682
Fri 7/1119:05LCY - GIG
2 stops38h 35mITA Airways
Sun 16/1115:35GIG - LCY
1 stop21h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 27/8£682
Mon 17/1119:20LHR - GIG
1 stop26h 05mAir France
Sun 30/1120:45GIG - LHR
1 stop14h 00mAir France
Deal found 27/8£682
Tue 18/1113:45LHR - GIG
2 stops19h 15mSWISS
Sun 30/1115:40GIG - LHR
2 stops21h 40mSWISS
Deal found 26/8£683
Mon 8/910:35LGW - GIG
1 stop36h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 5/1020:35GIG - LGW
2 stops34h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/8£683
Tue 11/1119:05LCY - GIG
2 stops38h 35mITA Airways
Wed 10/1215:35GIG - LCY
1 stop16h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 26/8£684
Tue 28/1006:20LHR - GIG
1 stop15h 05mAir France
Tue 4/1120:45GIG - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Deal found 26/8£684
Tue 2/912:05LGW - GIG
1 stop20h 50mITA Airways
Wed 24/914:25GIG - LGW
1 stop16h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 26/8£684
Wed 12/1111:30LCY - GIG
2 stops22h 10mITA Airways
Fri 21/1115:35GIG - LCY
1 stop16h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 26/8£686

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Return

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LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

11:10-12:05

1 stop27h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/3

21:00-06:30

1 stop30h 30m

£680

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Fri 7/11

19:05-06:40

2 stops38h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/11

15:35-10:55

1 stop16h 20m

£682

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

21:40-00:40

1 stop30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/3

07:30-14:35

1 stop28h 05m

£696

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Wed 12/11

19:05-06:40

2 stops38h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 19/11

15:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

£696

LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - GIG

LGWGIG

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

16:40-20:05

1 stop30h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/3

22:05-15:50

1 stop14h 45m

£697

LondonRio de Janeiro

LTN - GIG

LTNGIG

London Luton

Mon 9/2

07:15-13:15

2 stops33h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/3

17:05-22:55

2 stops26h 50m

£699

LondonRio de Janeiro

LTN - GIG

LTNGIG

London Luton

Fri 28/11

07:35-09:25

2 stops28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/12

10:15-14:00

2 stops24h 45m

£699

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

06:15-18:40

1 stop15h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/11

20:05-16:35

1 stop17h 30m

£702

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

06:00-13:15

2 stops34h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/3

10:15-21:35

2 stops32h 20m

£708

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

06:00-17:40

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 16/10

20:25-17:45

1 stop17h 20m

£708

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Best time to book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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 LON to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Madrid (MAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £680.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 40m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, andLufthansa from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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

    For as low as £680, Air Canada can have you in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from London in 27h 55m. London and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5745 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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    According to our current data, TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£478), ITA Airways (£530), and Air France (£559) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. You may be able to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£478Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ITA AirwaysCheapest£530Average£818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air FranceCheapest£559Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£593Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£613Average£915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£616Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest£638Average£930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£650Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£737Average£890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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