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

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• GOL
• Delta

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

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $599 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $803 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 Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 (winglets) variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 6% 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 16% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $727 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $863, a difference of $136. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 8:59 am.

The flight takes about 9h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% above the route average of $773. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 9h 59m, 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $343, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while GOL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 93% on time
• GOL: 93% on time
• Delta: 90% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 10m, compared with 14h 43m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 15h 10m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

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

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $608 to $986, with an average of $773 over the past 12 months. Anything below $608 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • LATAM Airlines
• • Delta