How to find cheap flights to Rio De Janeiro
$187 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Rio De Janeiro. Or you can book a round-trip fare for $471.
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Book your tickets as early as possible. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter to broaden your search for cheap flights to Rio De Janeiro. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Indirect routes are often cheaper, so search for flights that have a stop or two. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your budget and itinerary.
July is the most popular month to fly. The city is typically in full swing, so you'll always find things to do.
Travel in May if you're looking for a more relaxed experience. This is the least busy month and also when plane tickets to Rio De Janeiro are generally less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you go. February is the warmest time of year in Rio De Janeiro, averaging between 72ºF and 91ºF.
July is when temperatures hit their lowest, between 63ºF and 81ºF.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? July is the driest month in Rio De Janeiro, averaging three days of rainfall.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall.
Flying to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
When organizing your Rio De Janeiro flight, you'll have a good choice of airports to land at. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) are your choices.
Most travelers arrive through Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the main entry point to the city.
Offering direct flights to Rio De Janeiro, these major airlines make reaching your destination a breeze:
You'll be in the UTC-3 timezone when you reach Rio De Janeiro.
After you've booked your ticket, find the perfect stay to match your journey. Here's a roundup of top hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Rio De Janeiro from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
GIG, the city's main airport, is about 11 miles from central Rio De Janeiro.
You'll get to the center in around 20 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a cab after your flight to Rio De Janeiro.
Roughly 1 hour 5 minutes is how long it'll take to get there using public transport.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to Rio De Janeiro. Choose any of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car rental at GIG. Line up your ride with Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience parts of Rio De Janeiro that most visitors tend to miss.
Rio De Janeiro highlights
Put these major attractions on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Rio De Janeiro:
Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer: Located in South District around 4 miles south of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your city tour.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival: Looking for more reasons to visit Rio De Janeiro? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 4 miles south of the city center in Copacabana.
Explore more of Brazil
Brazil isn't short of places to explore. Keep going to Nova Iguaçu, located around 20 miles northwest of Rio De Janeiro. Cachoeira Véu de Noiva, Parque Natural Municipal de Nova Iguaçu and Piscina Dois Irmao are a few of its must-sees.
Duque de Caxias is another top destination in Brazil and is roughly 11 miles northwest of Rio De Janeiro. Set your sights on top attractions like Panteão Duque de Caxias, SESC Duque de Caxias and Zumbi dos Palmares Statue.
Or head for Belford Roxo, roughly 17 miles northwest of Rio De Janeiro. Christ the King Catholic Church, Parque Aqualtune and Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Conceição are just the start of the reasons to visit.
Complete your trip with a Rio De Janeiro car rental
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Pick from a selection of car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and explore without limits. With one easy search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Rio De Janeiro.
