Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 40 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Flights from JFK to GIG start from 20:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 23:45 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to GIG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Rio de Janeiro (and perhaps some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
Delta ranks as the top on-time carrier for JFK to GIG flights, with 92.31% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between JFK and GIG:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
R 4,498 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,416. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from JFK to GIG, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio de Janeiro's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the busiest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Rio de Janeiro in March.
Before locking in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to GIG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are the start of reasons to visit.
