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Cheap flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £429

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — RIO
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 19 February 2026.

Mon 20/410:30
LHR
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GIG
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/405:45
GIG
-
LHR
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£692
Fri 22/507:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop25h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/616:15
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop21h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/2£693
Thu 5/312:00
STN
-
GIG
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/312:30
GIG
-
STN
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£693
Thu 29/1012:00
LHR
-
GIG
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 15/1121:00
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/2£693
Sun 12/416:30
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops28h 15m
ITA Airways
Fri 24/408:30
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops21h 10m
ITA Airways
Deal found 18/2£693
Mon 16/316:45
LCY
-
GIG
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/307:45
GIG
-
LCY
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£694
Thu 12/320:05
STN
-
GIG
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/314:30
GIG
-
STN
3 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£694
Wed 18/308:15
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop25h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 24/320:10
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/2£694
Tue 10/315:25
LGW
-
GIG
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/322:55
GIG
-
LGW
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£694
Tue 17/318:30
LHR
-
GIG
1 stop15h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 24/320:10
GIG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/2£695
Wed 15/407:00
LTN
-
GIG
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/412:10
GIG
-
LTN
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£695
Sun 10/510:30
LHR
-
SDU
2 stops49h 10m
ITA Airways
Tue 26/513:45
SDU
-
LHR
2 stops39h 55m
ITA Airways
Deal found 18/2£695

Find 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£692

One-way from

£429

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£872

Good round-trip deal

£772 or less

Good one-way deal

£642 or less
20/4-27/4
  • 20/4-27/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 19 February 2026.
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LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - SDU

LCYSDU

London City

Wed 18/3

11:30-07:40

3 stops47h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 24/3

13:50-16:10

2 stops23h 20m

£697

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - SDU

LCYSDU

London City

Wed 11/3

16:45-16:45

2 stops27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 25/3

08:15-10:55

2 stops23h 40m

£697

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - SDU

LCYSDU

London City

Tue 10/3

16:45-07:40

2 stops41h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 24/3

13:50-16:10

2 stops23h 20m

£697

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - SDU

LCYSDU

London City

Tue 3/3

16:45-16:45

2 stops27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 10/3

08:15-16:10

2 stops28h 55m

£699

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - SDU

LCYSDU

London City

Tue 10/3

16:45-07:40

2 stops41h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 17/3

08:15-10:55

2 stops23h 40m

£699

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - GIG

LCYGIG

London City

Sun 12/4

20:45-19:45

1 stop27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/5

21:55-18:30

1 stop16h 35m

£701

LondonRio de Janeiro

LGW - GIG

LGWGIG

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

10:35-05:25

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 26/5

19:55-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

£704

LondonRio de Janeiro

LCY - SDU

LCYSDU

London City

Mon 2/3

08:20-07:40

2 stops50h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 17/3

08:15-10:55

2 stops23h 40m

£706

LondonRio de Janeiro

STN - GIG

STNGIG

London Stansted

Tue 21/4

06:20-14:00

2 stops35h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

22:25-00:20

2 stops21h 55m

£706

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

16:30-10:25

2 stops21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/6

14:25-09:40

1 stop15h 15m

£707

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

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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 18 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 90 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro (average of £420). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of £737). 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 19 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 19 February 2026.

The most flights from LON 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 to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London 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 28% of one-stop itineraries from London to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London 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 £645.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 28m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 37m.

How often are flights from London to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 19 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, andLufthansa from London 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,921 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,921 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,921 reviews
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Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,144 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,921 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,790 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,921 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,149 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,921 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,752 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,921 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

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.

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

    ITA Airways, KLM, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from London to Rio de Janeiro in just under 22h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 10m. London and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5735 mi. 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 to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from £544. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, from £573, and Air France, from £590. ITA Airways is 34% 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 LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £449. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at £456 while deals on British Airways start at £621 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or London City - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when deciding on the best route from London to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    Before booking your flight to Rio de Janeiro from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Finnair (77%), Iberia (77%), British Airways( 77%).

  • 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 £1,214, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £585. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), is priced around £588.

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

    The most popular stopover on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is Rome.

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

    Rome travellers tend to visit Colosseo, Spanish Steps, and Fontana di Trevi more than anywhere else. Colosseo, Spanish Steps, and Fontana di Trevi are located about 14.0 mi, 14.2 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 £24 per day.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is Lisbon.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro (average of £420). Flying from London to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of £737). 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 9 airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from London 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£573Average£988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ITA AirwaysCheapest£574Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air FranceCheapest£590Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£625Average£871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£647Average£1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£694Average£821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest£724Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£728Average£1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£822Average£923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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