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Cheap flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £361

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — RIO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in January or November, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from London to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£642

One-way from

£361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£731

Good round-trip deal

£790 or less

Good one-way deal

£630 or less
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 9/6-22/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
20/5
  • 20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 40m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).

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Cheapest flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 9/610:40LCY - GIG
2 stops22h 15mITA Airways
Sun 22/614:25GIG - LCY
1 stop15h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 28/4£642
Mon 12/506:15LHR - GIG
1 stop17h 25mAir France
Wed 11/611:45GIG - LHR
2 stops22h 00mAir France
Deal found 28/4£642
Tue 21/1006:30LHR - GIG
1 stop26h 25mLufthansa
Sun 2/1115:25GIG - LHR
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4£644
Mon 12/507:05STN - GIG
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1107:45GIG - STN
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£646
Wed 4/606:15LHR - GIG
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/607:40GIG - LHR
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£658
Tue 10/606:00LGW - SDU
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/607:55SDU - LGW
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£658
Sun 28/1218:30LHR - GIG
2 stops54h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 15/122:10GIG - LHR
1 stop21h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/4£664
Tue 10/608:30LCY - SDU
2 stops52h 10mITA Airways
Tue 24/607:55SDU - LCY
2 stops28h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 28/4£666
Mon 2/612:05LGW - GIG
1 stop20h 50mITA Airways
Mon 23/614:25GIG - LGW
1 stop16h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 28/4£668
Thu 22/510:35LGW - GIG
1 stop22h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 25/915:40GIG - LGW
1 stop14h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/4£670
Mon 12/522:00LHR - GIG
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1118:10GIG - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£681
Tue 10/620:40LGW - GIG
1 stop25h 10mIberia
Tue 24/619:10GIG - LGW
1 stop20h 50mIberia
Deal found 28/4£683

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LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Mon 9/6

10:40-04:55

2 stops22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/6

14:25-10:05

1 stop15h 40m

£642

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

06:15-19:40

1 stop17h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/6

11:45-13:45

2 stops22h 00m

£642

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Tue 21/10

06:30-04:55

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/11

15:25-08:45

1 stop14h 20m

£644

LondonRio de Janeiro

STN - GIG

STNGIG

London Stansted

Mon 12/5

07:05-14:20

3 stops35h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 24/11

07:45-00:30

2 stops37h 45m

£646

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

06:15-16:45

2 stops38h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 24/6

07:40-13:45

2 stops26h 05m

£658

LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - SDU

LGWSDU

London Gatwick

Tue 10/6

06:00-22:25

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 24/6

07:55-09:00

2 stops21h 05m

£658

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - SDU

LCYSDU

London City

Tue 10/6

08:30-08:40

2 stops52h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 24/6

07:55-16:15

2 stops28h 20m

£666

LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - GIG

LGWGIG

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

12:05-04:55

1 stop20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/6

14:25-11:15

1 stop16h 50m

£668

LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - GIG

LGWGIG

London Gatwick

Thu 22/5

10:35-05:25

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 25/9

15:40-09:45

1 stop14h 05m

£670

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Thu 4/9

13:45-05:25

1 stop19h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 30/9

20:25-22:55

1 stop22h 30m

£673

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 86 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro (average of £857). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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 LON to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 29 April 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, such as Azul, Emirates and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from £642. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from £642, and Lufthansa, from £644. ITA Airways is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £402. LATAM Airlines flights start at £419 while deals on ITA Airways start at £446 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Rio de Janeiro?

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Rio de Janeiro? While on average our users pay £2,210, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £580. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), is priced around £528.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Rome?

    Rome travellers tend to visit Colosseo, Piazza Navona, and Fontana di Trevi more than anywhere else. Colosseo, Piazza Navona, and Fontana di Trevi are located about 14.0 mi, 13.5 mi, and 14.0 mi, respectively from Rome Fiumicino. Those landing in Rome looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £26 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro (average of £857). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£475Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ITA AirwaysCheapest£535Average£786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air FranceCheapest£560Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£585Average£898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£598Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£621Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£637Average£904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£655Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£660Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£743Average£898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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