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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £404

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — RIO
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.

Fri 5/1206:20LHR - GIG
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1223:20GIG - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£723
Mon 24/1106:30LHR - GIG
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1220:45GIG - LHR
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£725
Wed 3/1213:45LHR - GIG
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1215:40GIG - LHR
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£726
Mon 1/1207:40LHR - GIG
2 stops26h 00mLufthansa
Thu 11/615:20GIG - LHR
2 stops21h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11£729
Wed 26/1106:30LHR - GIG
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:45GIG - LHR
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£731
Mon 1/1207:40LHR - GIG
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/615:20GIG - LHR
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£732
Tue 2/1213:45LHR - GIG
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/416:15GIG - LHR
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£733
Mon 17/1113:30LHR - GIG
2 stops23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1223:00GIG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/11£735
Thu 4/1214:30LHR - GIG
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1223:55GIG - LHR
1 stop29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11£736
Tue 2/1213:45LHR - GIG
2 stops19h 15mSWISS
Sun 14/1215:40GIG - LHR
2 stops18h 20mSWISS
Deal found 11/11£737
Thu 13/1117:00LHR - GIG
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1223:00GIG - LHR
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/11£738
Fri 21/1106:30LHR - GIG
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1223:20GIG - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£739

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£722

One-way from

£404

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£783

Good round-trip deal

£964 or less

Good one-way deal

£632 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/2-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 14 November 2025.
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LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

16:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/1

21:30-06:50

2 stops30h 20m

£738

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

16:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 30/1

22:55-06:55

1 stop29h 00m

£738

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

10:45-08:20

1 stop24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/2

22:55-06:20

1 stop28h 25m

£738

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

16:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 26/1

21:30-06:25

1 stop29h 55m

£738

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

09:40-08:20

2 stops25h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/2

22:55-06:50

2 stops28h 55m

£738

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

08:55-08:20

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/3

21:30-06:50

2 stops30h 20m

£738

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Fri 23/1

16:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 31/1

21:30-07:05

2 stops30h 35m

£738

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

12:40-10:15

1 stop24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/2

22:55-06:20

1 stop28h 25m

£740

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

12:30-08:20

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 13/2

21:30-07:50

1 stop31h 20m

£740

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

12:30-08:20

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/2

21:30-06:25

1 stop29h 55m

£740

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of £515). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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 LHR to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 14 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. 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 14 November 2025.

The most flights from LHR to RIO 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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, 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 £666.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Flights via Madrid (MAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, 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 29m.

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 14 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Air France, andTAP AIR PORTUGAL from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,876 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,876 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,876 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,876 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,059 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,876 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,572 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,876 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,521 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,876 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Delta, Air Canada, and LATAM Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in just under 20h. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 05m. There are 5750 mi between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at £497, TAP AIR PORTUGAL will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to TAP AIR PORTUGAL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £586 and £606, respectively. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro are Finnair (77%), Iberia (77%) and British Airways (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £602. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) can be booked for £558 on average, our data indicates £934 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of £515). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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 8 airlines flying from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£497Average£756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£586Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£606Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£630Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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FinnairCheapest£665Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£677Average£987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£681Average£911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£754Average£912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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