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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £690

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — RIO
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£710

One-way from

£690

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£758
23/3-30/3
  • 23/3-30/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 80h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 3/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Thu 4/1206:00EDI - GIG
1 stop15h 25mAir France
Thu 18/1220:45GIG - EDI
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Deal found 25/11£2,993
Thu 4/1217:00EDI - GIG
1 stop28h 40mKLM
Thu 18/1220:45GIG - EDI
2 stops16h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/11£3,054
Thu 4/1216:10EDI - SDU
2 stops20h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 18/1220:05SDU - EDI
2 stops18h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/11£4,075
Thu 4/1219:05EDI - GIG
2 stops42h 40mLATAM Airlines
Wed 17/1204:40GIG - EDI
2 stops34h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/11£4,151
Thu 4/1213:30EDI - GIG
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1204:40GIG - EDI
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£5,581
Thu 4/1220:55EDI - GIG
1 stop46h 00mEmirates
Wed 17/1203:45GIG - EDI
1 stop36h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/11£11,721

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Return

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EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

06:30-16:40

3 stops37h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 30/3

17:25-22:40

2 stops25h 15m

£741

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

06:30-10:45

3 stops31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/3

17:30-16:15

3 stops42h 45m

£764

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

16:10-06:55

1 stop17h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/3

16:45-13:20

1 stop16h 35m

£780

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

10:45-07:20

2 stops23h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/3

21:00-16:15

2 stops39h 15m

£795

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

17:35-06:00

1 stop15h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/3

15:40-16:55

1 stop22h 15m

£876

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

11:30-05:25

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 18/4

16:45-20:20

1 stop23h 35m

£882

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

16:10-13:15

2 stops24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 30/3

13:55-18:25

2 stops24h 30m

£947

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

10:45-07:20

2 stops23h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/3

22:55-10:40

2 stops56h 45m

£948

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

12:40-13:15

2 stops27h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 15/1

10:15-22:50

3 stops33h 35m

£961

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

16:10-13:15

2 stops24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 22/3

20:05-21:25

2 stops22h 20m

£1,073

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro (average of £605). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of £995). 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 EDI to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh 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 27 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £735.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 41m.

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 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, andBritish Airways from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,498 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,539 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

    For a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 3 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

    Airlines like British Airways, Delta, and Lufthansa fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 15h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 10m. The distance between Edinburgh and Rio de Janeiro is about 5916 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    KLM, at £628, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air France and British Airways. KLM is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro are British Airways (£690), Turkish Airlines (£711), and KLM (£822).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro 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 Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro (average of £605). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of £995). 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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Alternative routes for Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

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Top 3 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£628Average£756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£654Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£774Average£925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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