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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• GOL
• Delta

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $536 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $1,037 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by GOL and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 5% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $857 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $994, a difference of $137. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 7:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 9:20 am.

The flight takes about 9h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $941. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 9h 40m, covering 4,799 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $366, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 51m, compared with 14h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 14h 11m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $761 to $1,197, with an average of $941 over the past 12 months. Anything below $761 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• GOL
• American Airlines
• LATAM Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.