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Cheap Flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

8-14 hours with connections flight. Airlines: LATAM, Avianca, American Airlines +2 more. Fares from $500.

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New York to Rio de Janeiro Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 8-14 hours with connections
  • Direct Flights: No (connection required)
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: GIG
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $500-1200 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: May, June, August
  • Priciest: December, January, February

Airlines Flying New York to Rio de Janeiro

LATAMAviancaAmerican AirlinesDeltaUnited

Common connection cities: Miami, Panama City

Consider a stopover to break up the journey and explore another city.

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Tips for Cheap New York to Rio de Janeiro Flights

1Book flights arriving in Rio on Thursday or Friday to maximize weekend beach time while scoring cheaper midweek departure fares from NYC. Return on Tuesday or Wednesday for best savings.
2LATAM and Gol frequently offer stopover programs in Sao Paulo at no extra cost. Spend 1-2 days exploring Brazil's business capital before continuing to Rio for two trips in one.
3Rio's winter (June-August) offers the cheapest flights, often $500-600 roundtrip, with comfortable 70-80°F temps perfect for sightseeing. Skip crowded, expensive Carnival season unless that's your specific goal.
4Use Google Flights' flexible date calendar to spot price drops. NYC-Rio prices can vary $300+ within the same week. Being flexible by 2-3 days often saves enough for an extra night's accommodation.
5Consider premium economy on this 10-hour overnight flight. The $200-300 upgrade over basic economy buys significantly more legroom, better meals, and priority boarding, making it worthwhile for the long haul.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Rio de Janeiro fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro take approximately 10 hours. Most flights depart in the evening from JFK and arrive early morning at Rio's Galeao International Airport (GIG). One-stop options via Sao Paulo, Bogota, or Panama City add 3-5 hours to total travel time.

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