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$287 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$556
Typical prices: $808-$1,086
Copa Airlines
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GIG - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$836
GOL
Wed 7/29Thu 8/13
GIG - JFK • Non-stop
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Delta's Wi-Fi includes free messaging on flights.
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl (RIO-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl

Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 3:59 am
GIG
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JFK
23h 49m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 am - 12:25 am
JFK
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GIG
19h 15m
1 stop
$556Copa Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 10
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5:10 am - 1:00 am
GIG
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JFK
20h 50m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 12:25 am
JFK
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GIG
13h 51m
1 stop
$576Copa Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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5:10 am - 3:59 am
GIG
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JFK
23h 49m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 4:05 am
JFK
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GIG
35h 33m
1 stop
$589Copa Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 29
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 8:05 am
GIG
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JFK
10h 10mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 10:00 pm
JFK
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GIG
25h 10m
1 stop
$603LATAM Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Wed, Jun 3
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 6:05 am
GIG
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JFK
14h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 3:35 pm
JFK
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GIG
13h 05m
1 stop
$617Avianca
Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 9
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 1:59 pm
GIG
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JFK
20h 24m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 8:55 am
JFK
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GIG
16h 51m
2 stops
$623LATAM Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 1
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 11:45 pm
GIG
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JFK
17h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:35 pm - 12:30 am
JFK
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GIG
31h 55m
1 stop
$630Avianca
Sat, Apr 25 - Fri, May 1
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4:40 pm - 1:55 pm
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JFK
22h 15m
1 stop
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3:35 pm - 12:30 am
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GIG
31h 55m
1 stop
$633Avianca
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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8:30 am - 9:40 am
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JFK
26h 10m
2 stops
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9:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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18h 00m
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$787Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5
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8:30 am - 9:40 am
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26h 10m
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9:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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18h 00m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

What is the cheapest Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport costs $285 on the route between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy 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 Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $552 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,170 and $1,006 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $541 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$287
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Rio de Janeiro to New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $287 for a one-way ticket and $556 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to New York from Rio de Janeiro.

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

    When flying out of Rio de Janeiro you will be using one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. You will be landing at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    American Airlines, GOL, Delta, and LATAM Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro to New York flight route.

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

    The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rio de Janeiro to New York flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    There are nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York, LATAM Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York are LATAM Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $542 and an overall rating of 7.4, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $696 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Rio de Janeiro to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to New York?

    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 New York with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

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

    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 New York from Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $261 or less one-way and $503 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to New York. 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 Rio de Janeiro to John F Kennedy Intl? 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.
7.4
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1918 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.5Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
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Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
LIM - LAX
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Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

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

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.

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

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

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

I like this airline a lot no problems at all, except being forced to check a carry-on bag ., Overall very good airline

Movie selections were very limited. Meals were not f So good.

AA is flying sub par aging 787's to Tokyo. I fly other 787's long haul and these are at the bottom. Seats don't work well, tray tables don't work well and were dirty. The flight was great, the plane was not.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Meals were not so good. Snack between the meals was very bad. Like Japan Airlines, they could eliminate the snack and make the second meal much better.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

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.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

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