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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £351

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — RIO
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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 26 January 2026.

Sat 28/1117:00
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Sun 6/1220:50
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops40h 15m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£653
Tue 3/306:20
EDI
-
SDU
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/307:45
SDU
-
EDI
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£712
Tue 3/312:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops20h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/315:35
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1£742
Wed 11/310:45
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop25h 30m
Delta
Wed 18/321:30
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops32h 15m
Delta
Deal found 25/1£744
Wed 11/314:35
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/300:05
GIG
-
EDI
3 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£758
Sat 30/506:10
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop26h 45m
Lufthansa
Fri 12/616:15
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/1£764
Sat 23/506:10
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop26h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/616:15
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/1£769
Tue 3/312:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/315:35
GIG
-
EDI
3 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£772
Sat 3/1012:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops44h 10m
Lufthansa
Sat 24/1016:15
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/1£783
Wed 11/306:15
EDI
-
SDU
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/315:15
SDU
-
EDI
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£791
Sat 28/1116:10
EDI
-
SDU
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1220:15
SDU
-
EDI
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£802
Sun 22/306:00
EDI
-
SDU
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/313:55
SDU
-
EDI
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£893

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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£712

One-way from

£351

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£644
3/3-24/3
  • 3/3-24/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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19/3
  • 19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro 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 26 January 2026.
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EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

06:20-16:45

3 stops37h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 24/3

07:45-18:45

2 stops32h 00m

£712

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

12:45-06:40

2 stops20h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 24/3

15:35-23:15

2 stops28h 40m

£742

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

10:45-07:20

2 stops23h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/3

21:30-08:45

2 stops32h 15m

£744

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

14:35-20:20

2 stops32h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 17/3

00:05-07:15

3 stops28h 10m

£758

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/5

06:10-04:55

1 stop26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 12/6

16:15-23:10

1 stop26h 55m

£764

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

12:45-06:40

2 stops20h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 24/3

15:35-23:15

3 stops28h 40m

£772

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

06:10-04:55

1 stop26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/6

14:25-16:25

2 stops22h 00m

£785

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

19:15-20:30

3 stops28h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 18/3

17:25-19:05

2 stops22h 40m

£791

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

12:50-04:55

1 stop20h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/5

14:25-16:30

2 stops22h 05m

£793

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/3

10:45-09:15

1 stop25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/3

21:00-16:10

2 stops39h 10m

£807

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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 £593). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of £962). 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 42% 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.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £885.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 33m.

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 26 January 2026.
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
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,700 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 Lufthansa and Delta fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 20h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 40m. 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?

    Air France, at £632, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and British Airways. Air France is 30% 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 £593). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of £962). 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 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 26 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£632Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£656Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£748Average£924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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