RDU - GIG

$321 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$615
Overall average: $691
LATAM Airlines
Tue 8/25Tue 9/1
RDU - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$321
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Tue 5/12
RDU - GIG • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $619 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Raleigh and Rio de Janeiro. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,164 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 37m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro (RDU-GIG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:45 am
RDU
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GIG
19h 45m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:27 am
GIG
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RDU
18h 27m
2 stops
$615LATAM Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:45 am
RDU
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GIG
19h 45m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:27 am
GIG
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RDU
18h 27m
2 stops
$619LATAM Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:45 am
RDU
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GIG
19h 45m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:27 am
GIG
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RDU
18h 27m
2 stops
$621LATAM Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 4:30 pm
RDU
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GIG
19h 35m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:16 am
GIG
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RDU
18h 16m
2 stops
$625LATAM Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:45 am
RDU
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GIG
19h 45m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:27 am
GIG
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RDU
18h 27m
2 stops
$626LATAM Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 21
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 7:55 am
RDU
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GIG
14h 36m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 2:29 pm
GIG
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RDU
34h 19m
1 stop
$634Copa Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 15
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 4:30 pm
RDU
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GIG
19h 32m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 8:51 am
GIG
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RDU
12h 51m
1 stop
$642LATAM Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 8:20 am
RDU
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GIG
11h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 2:33 pm
GIG
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RDU
17h 23m
2 stops
$646American Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 2:05 pm
RDU
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GIG
19h 37m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 12:14 pm
GIG
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RDU
15h 04m
1 stop
$648American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 8:20 am
RDU
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GIG
11h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:41 am
GIG
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RDU
20h 51m
2 stops
$649American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $588 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,229 and $973 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$321
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

When to book flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $321 for a one-way ticket and $619 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    On your way to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll fly out from Raleigh-Durham. You’ll be landing at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Rio de Janeiro, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro, Copa Airlines or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro are Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $796 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $694 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and GIG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1568 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
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Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

Was given all 3 boarding passes. Was refused boarding to Brasilia in Miami even though I had up to date Brazilian Visa and US passport. Had to return to Phoenix as trip was cancelled. Waiting for refund of the fare. Missed my son's birthday and visit with him and his wife.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

I have a hand injury and the flight attendant denied to help me with luggage, she said "she couldn't help me because I should manage my own way to put the luggage on the plane" SO RUDE

I had two around 6 hours flight and they did not even offer water to us.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We flew with Avianca, some how they are not n sync, making the process a bit uncomfortable.

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

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