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£487+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— GIG
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 July 2026.

Thu 3/918:45
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop14h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/902:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 29/6£778
Tue 25/816:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/914:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£781
Mon 14/905:40
LTN
-
GIG
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/922:00
GIG
-
LTN
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£781
Mon 14/909:05
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops24h 00m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 30/914:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 29/6£781
Mon 14/913:35
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 30/916:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/6£782
Wed 28/1018:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1215:40
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/6£784
Fri 25/922:05
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop30h 25m
Avianca
Tue 29/907:20
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 29/6£785
Mon 16/1113:50
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1215:35
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£786
Thu 10/913:45
LCY
-
GIG
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1015:00
GIG
-
LCY
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£787
Mon 16/1113:50
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops19h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1215:40
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/6£787
Mon 24/808:50
LHR
-
GIG
3 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/921:00
GIG
-
LHR
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£788
Fri 4/916:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/914:25
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£788

Find flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2026.

Return from

£778

One-way from

£487

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,012

Good round-trip deal

£1,000 or less

Good one-way deal

£712 or less
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  • 3/9-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
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  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
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Depart

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

22:00-06:50

Nonstop11h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/11

18:00-08:20

Nonstop11h 20m

£804

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

21:45-05:25

Nonstop11h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 26/10

20:30-16:35

1 stop17h 05m

£807

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

07:30-09:25

2 stops28h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/11

09:30-10:35

2 stops22h 05m

£817

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - SDU

LHRSDU

London Heathrow

Sat 14/11

15:05-09:25

2 stops45h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 24/11

10:05-09:15

2 stops20h 10m

£832

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

22:00-06:50

Nonstop11h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/11

18:00-08:20

Nonstop11h 20m

£837

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

22:00-06:50

Nonstop11h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/11

20:30-17:15

1 stop17h 45m

£849

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Fri 23/10

19:15-17:35

1 stop26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/11

20:30-14:35

1 stop15h 05m

£881

LondonRio de Janeiro

LTN - GIG

LTNGIG

London Luton

Tue 25/8

08:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/9

07:40-22:20

3 stops34h 40m

£890

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Fri 20/11

13:45-06:40

2 stops19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/11

15:35-15:55

2 stops21h 20m

£892

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Thu 26/11

07:00-06:40

2 stops26h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/11

15:35-21:00

2 stops26h 25m

£892

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rio de Janeiro State

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro takes 16 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Rio de Janeiro

The most flights from London to Rio de Janeiro 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 are the most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro are British Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Lufthansa.

British Airways
British Airways
From £601
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
From £385
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £613
ITA Airways
ITA Airways
From £612

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Air France and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 76 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.

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 1 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines,TAP AIR PORTUGAL, andLufthansa to Brazil by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,942 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,942 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,942 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.2
Good
2,308 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,942 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,109 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,942 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,269 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,942 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,089 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,942 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl typically cost £29, while return flights cost around £59.

  • How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around £173, however they can be found for as little as £59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 7 a 10 min 6km para Aeroporto Galeao Tubiacanga is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (0.0 mi away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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