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Cheap flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £427

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — GIG
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 January 2026.

Thu 12/308:15
LHR
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GIG
1 stop15h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 25/316:35
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop23h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£684
Tue 5/516:25
LGW
-
GIG
1 stop17h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 26/515:35
GIG
-
LGW
1 stop14h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£684
Tue 24/216:45
LCY
-
GIG
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/306:00
GIG
-
LCY
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£685
Wed 25/306:00
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop17h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 20/420:30
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£685
Fri 13/316:45
LCY
-
GIG
1 stop16h 55m
ITA Airways
Fri 20/315:35
GIG
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
ITA Airways
Deal found 27/1£686
Thu 7/513:50
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 05m
SWISS
Wed 20/514:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 26/1£686
Mon 18/521:15
LGW
-
GIG
2 stops24h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/615:35
GIG
-
LGW
2 stops15h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 26/1£686
Sun 8/319:55
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop27h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 24/320:10
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£687
Tue 26/516:25
LGW
-
GIG
1 stop17h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/615:35
GIG
-
LGW
2 stops24h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£687
Mon 9/308:25
LCY
-
GIG
1 stop25h 15m
ITA Airways
Sat 21/315:35
GIG
-
LCY
1 stop21h 35m
ITA Airways
Deal found 26/1£687
Sun 8/307:40
STN
-
GIG
3 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/313:30
GIG
-
STN
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£687
Wed 11/308:15
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop14h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 24/320:10
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£687

Find 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£684

One-way from

£427

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£808

Good round-trip deal

£747 or less

Good one-way deal

£638 or less
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  • 38h 25m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
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  • 25h 25m total
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 28 January 2026.
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LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - GIG

LGWGIG

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

16:25-05:25

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 24/5

15:35-09:45

1 stop14h 10m

£684

LondonRio de Janeiro

STN - GIG

STNGIG

London Stansted

Wed 11/3

06:30-00:30

2 stops21h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 24/3

13:30-12:55

2 stops20h 25m

£689

LondonRio de Janeiro

LTN - GIG

LTNGIG

London Luton

Mon 16/3

07:05-16:20

1 stop36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 31/3

13:25-00:10

2 stops30h 45m

£690

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Sat 14/3

08:30-06:40

2 stops25h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/3

15:35-18:30

2 stops23h 55m

£692

LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - GIG

LGWGIG

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

10:35-05:25

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/5

15:35-20:25

2 stops24h 50m

£697

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Mon 2/3

08:25-06:40

1 stop25h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/3

15:35-10:55

1 stop16h 20m

£701

LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - GIG

LGWGIG

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

16:25-05:25

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/6

15:35-09:45

1 stop14h 10m

£703

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Tue 5/5

13:45-05:05

2 stops19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/5

14:25-15:55

2 stops21h 30m

£704

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Sat 7/3

11:30-06:40

1 stop22h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 14/3

15:35-21:50

2 stops27h 15m

£706

LondonRio de Janeiro

LTN - GIG

LTNGIG

London Luton

Fri 13/3

20:50-18:25

2 stops24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/3

13:30-14:00

2 stops21h 30m

£712

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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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 79 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £414). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 28 January 2026.

The most flights from LON 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).

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 30% 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.

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £638.

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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 38m.

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 37m.

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

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 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 Friday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

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 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France, 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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,130 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,749 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,133 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £732, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from London in 11h 40m. London and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5745 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£471), ITA Airways (£536), and Air France (£574) 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 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £443 on LATAM Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from £449 and British Airways from £612 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The most popular route from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You may also consider London City - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or London Gatwick - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

    Consider Finnair (82%), Iberia (82%) or British Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport? While on average our users pay £1,154, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £571. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), is priced around £513.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £414). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£471Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ITA AirwaysCheapest£536Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air FranceCheapest£574Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£590Average£785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£637Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£645Average£972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£674Average£807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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KLMCheapest£718Average£882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£811Average£910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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