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Flight deals from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,463. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,192 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,192, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,658 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Stewart International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,658, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,723 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Stewart International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,723, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,725 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,725, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,769 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,769, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,782 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,782, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 4,784 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,784, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,160 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,160, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,566 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,566, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 5,921 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Stewart International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,921, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 6,224 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,224, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 6,508 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,508, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,111 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,111, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,200, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,807 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,807, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,840 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,840, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from R 5,566
Apr
from R 4,192
May
from R 4,725
Jun
from R 4,784
Jul
from R 5,921
Aug
from R 4,782
Sep
from R 4,769
Oct
from R 4,658
Nov
from R 4,723
Dec
from R 6,224
Jan
from R 7,200
Feb
from R 5,160

Direct flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from R 4,722
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from R 4,192
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from R 4,684
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New York to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,192
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time9 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineGOL Linhas Aéreas
Average flights per week32

Check out these Rio de Janeiro hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Rio de Janeiro hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
JO&Joe Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticario
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3.82 km from city centre
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Discovery Hostel
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JO&Joe Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticario
3.86 km from city centre
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Finding cheap flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is R 8,318. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines fly direct from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
As of March 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): What you need to know

  • Organising your flight from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) begins with finding the most convenient airport to take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.

  • Book a direct New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.

  • Rio De Janeiro is one hour ahead of New York. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro, which is in the UTC-3 timezone.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services each week. You can get from JFK to GIG on Delta Air Lines's 8pm departure.

  • Your flight from New York to GIG won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Get there in one go from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) are available from here.

  • You can get away on a direct flight from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from JFK.

  • American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from JFK to GIG.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Delta Air Lines.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to GIG leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)

  • Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to GIG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • 73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Lock in a plane ticket from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and GIG include:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • The trip to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight:

  • LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.

  • LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • If you have a late flight from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Rio De Janeiro and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight.

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to central Rio De Janeiro is around 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • R 4,173 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Return flights start at R 8,318. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Lock in cheap flights from New York to GIG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from New York to GIG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find a cheap flight from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • May is the quietest month for flights from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Lock in a New York to GIG plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • July has temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:

  • You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Rio De Janeiro when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Christ the Redeemer followed by Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Campos dos Goytacazes is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Villa Maria Culture House, Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in Brazil, head for Taubaté, roughly 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate are among its highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.