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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £418

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — RIO
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 May 2026.

Tue 3/1112:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops20h 55m
Lufthansa
Fri 27/1115:40
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/5£740
Sat 30/514:05
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops48h 10m
Delta
Sat 13/621:00
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop34h 50m
Delta
Deal found 22/5£761
Tue 3/1109:30
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops27h 45m
Delta
Wed 25/1121:05
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops33h 15m
Delta
Deal found 22/5£794
Wed 3/619:10
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop26h 25m
British Airways
Fri 19/619:15
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 22/5£800
Fri 22/505:40
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/621:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5£812
Fri 22/505:40
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/621:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5£815
Wed 3/619:10
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop26h 25m
British Airways
Wed 17/616:45
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 22/5£826
Tue 3/1105:40
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops31h 35m
Delta
Thu 26/1122:55
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Deal found 22/5£827
Tue 2/605:40
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops18h 25m
Air France
Tue 16/622:00
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop14h 30m
Air France
Deal found 22/5£833
Fri 22/505:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops17h 55m
KLM
Mon 8/621:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Deal found 21/5£841
Fri 22/505:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops17h 55m
KLM
Sun 7/621:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 21/5£844
Tue 2/606:10
EDI
-
SDU
3 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/610:00
SDU
-
EDI
3 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5£908

Find 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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£740

One-way from

£418

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£755
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 3/11-27/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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8/6
  • 8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

05:40-10:15

2 stops31h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 25/11

21:05-09:20

2 stops33h 15m

£794
Fastest return journey

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

18:10-05:25

1 stop15h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 27/9

16:45-12:30

1 stop15h 45m

£888

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

10:00-06:55

1 stop23h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/11

20:30-21:00

2 stops21h 30m

£901

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/7

06:10-05:05

2 stops26h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 24/7

14:25-16:30

2 stops22h 05m

£916

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

12:30-08:15

2 stops47h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 18/9

21:05-08:05

2 stops55h 00m

£926

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

09:15-19:45

1 stop14h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 18/9

21:55-22:10

1 stop20h 15m

£935

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

18:20-05:05

2 stops38h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 18/9

16:15-23:10

1 stop26h 55m

£937

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

12:45-05:10

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 24/10

16:15-00:15

1 stop28h 00m

£940

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

09:00-22:00

2 stops41h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 27/9

08:30-07:20

2 stops42h 50m

£993

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

11:00-07:40

2 stops23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 16/11

13:45-10:00

2 stops41h 15m

£1,162

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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 £667). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,113). 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.

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.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% 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.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £868.

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 55m.

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 36m.

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 25 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Air France, andLufthansa 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
7.8
Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,522 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Air France
7.4
Good
1,591 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,025 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,004 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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. 1 airline has 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 Delta, British Airways, and Lufthansa fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 15h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    British Airways, at £754, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro.. British Airways is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 £667). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,113). 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 airline flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top airline 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 25 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£754Average£830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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