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Cheapest round-trip
$645
Typical prices: $674-$1,073
LATAM Airlines
Mon 11/5Thu 11/15
JFK - SDU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$336
Typical prices: $311-$543
Delta
Fri 11/23
IAD - SDU • 2 stops
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15
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10:00 pm - 10:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
22h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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2:20 pm - 5:10 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
16h 50m2 stops Brasilia Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$645LATAM Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12
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10:10 pm - 10:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
22h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Brasilia
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6:15 am - 10:40 pmSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 25m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami
$647LATAM Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 10
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10:55 pm - 10:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
21h 05m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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4:25 pm - 9:58 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 33m2 stops Sao Paulo Congonhas Miami
$647LATAM Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:55 pm - 10:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
21h 05m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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6:55 pm - 6:40 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$651LATAM Airlines
Sun, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 4:45 pmEWR  Newark-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
19h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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1:45 pm - 5:30 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-EWR Newark
17h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$688United Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Mar 3
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7:30 pm - 11:10 amEWR  Newark-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
13h 40m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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1:45 pm - 5:30 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-EWR Newark
17h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$688United Airlines
Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 17
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7:30 pm - 4:45 pmEWR  Newark-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
19h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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1:45 pm - 5:30 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-EWR Newark
17h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$688United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Nov 2
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3:35 pm - 10:30 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
41h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Brasilia
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6:00 am - 4:30 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 30m2 stops Brasilia Bogotá El Dorado
$707GOL
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9
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3:35 pm - 12:25 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
19h 50m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Brasilia
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6:05 am - 5:20 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 15m2 stops Brasilia Bogotá El Dorado
$711GOL
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9
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3:35 pm - 12:25 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
19h 50m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Brasilia
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6:05 am - 5:20 amSDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 15m2 stops Brasilia Bogotá El Dorado
$712GOL
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport at $815 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $918.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport with an average price of $661 round-trip.
  • January ($1,111) and December ($999) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Morning flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are the cheapest at $768 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $959.

When are flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$336
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

When to book flights to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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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Your questions about flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport at 0 per week, while GOL is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • What airports serve Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Rio de Janeiro can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). Nearby alternatives within 50.0 mi of Rio de Janeiro include Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). This airport is not in in Rio de Janeiro itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and where you are headed in the area.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are from:
    • New York, from $645 round-trip
    • Washington, D.C., from $707 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is around $674 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 2% below the average round-trip fare of $835. Booking late can sometimes save money, but inventory is limited.

Your guide to booking Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $674 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport around March. Round-trip fares historically average $661 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $191 per round-trip. Morning flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport average $768 compared to $959 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, a few great places to start are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Leblon Beach. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.9
AzulOverall score based on 898 reviews
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.0Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Communication is key for customer satisfaction, and I am very frustrated at the moment with the whole non flight situation.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Communication is key for customer satisfaction, and I am very frustrated at the moment with the whole non flight situation.

The aircraft had a loud weird noise for the whole time, it was scary and uncomfortable.

They canceled flight and never reached out to anyone instead they put us in a hotel with a flight changing to 12 hours later not considering the plans everyone has to make last minute changes, I simple call a few hours before flight would have been appreciated.

No entertainment system for a long flight (9+ hours), Checked baggage wasn't properly ticket as priority (due to loyalty status I have with the company). Flight wasn't operated by Azul, but by HiFly, in a very old and not updated Airbus

It was decent. I was sitting in the very back row of the aircraft, so it is difficult to gauge overall comfort from a notoriously undesirable seat in any aircraft.

Terrible Flight cancelled Long wait for replacement Lost my paid for priority seating Food options abysmal quality Uncomfortable seats

I have my tickets bought since June 2024 with extra space sits. Azul sends us emails every time to change flights. I was in vacation I naively did not think it would bring me any harm. Further, I am Diamond Client (Top fidelity club rank). During checking in this flight, I did not have the extra space, nor multimedia set (this does not affect me, I really do not care, I prefer to watch my own videos). My complaints have not being considered by the attendant, which said she was not from Azul and could not do anything and the she really did not care. She also said I should respect the other passengers. I have bought my tickets 6 months earlier, I had bought extra space, I switched flights thinking Azul was fair enough to keep my ticket settings, I am on the top of the fidelity class and I still have to listen to moral lessons of an attendant which does not even work for Azul. When an Azul employee came (the only information I have is her name is Chris) she validated the other company attendant. I have complained to Azul and still wait for an answer, but they keep calling me to renew my fidelity club, which unfortunately I already did days before my check in. Azul should pay more attention to proposals of switching flights (downgrading setting acquired in advance) and train better their employees and the employees of their associates. I have always had Azul as a top flighting company, after that experience I have changed my perception (and I won´t ever by extra space sits in advance, it must be changed and eventually you will receive a voucher you will never be able to used) and don´t participate in any fidelity program (they are only concerned to your fidelity with respect to them, not the other way around, you may even listen to a moral lesson in that case).

Azul has become the new Avianca and Copa, they are using Airbus with very uncomfortable seats, no more Azul

Por cinco minutos (55 min antes da decolagem) fui impedido de entregar a bagagem pois o check-in estava "finalizado ". Tive que ir de Viracopos para Congonhas. Após embarcar aguardamos por mais de uma hora de atraso para decolar, ao inves de chegar às 9h, cheguei às 16h no RJ, perdendo o evento que era às 15h.

Seat doesn’t recline - had to travel 8 hours like a zombie, Besides, sound on entertainment device (TV) only one channel worked. Was monaural not stereo (just one side) Stewardess said “sorry” meaning “it’s your problem

Overall, a good experience on this leg of the trip

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

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

Very slow boarding, 1 hour late - uncomfortable chairs and crew barely speaking english even at the airport!

The flight itinerary was changed 3 times, I explain the problem on the previous leg.

4 hours delay, awful food and missed all my connections because of the delay to be rebooks for a flight 10 hrs later back home and never actually make it to my final destination

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

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?

It was really bad. Inexperienced and rude people during check-in in Miami, a small and uncomfortable airplane, and problems with the airline caused me to lose my connection flight in Brasilia. Terrible experience!

Obviously it would be better if we had screens available.

Very bad. Boarding was a caos and pick up luggage took more than an hour. There was no entertainment on board.

The plane was fine and the crew was very nice. Even though we bought our tickets eight months in advance and had seats reserved, they changed our seats. Instead of being in seats 7E and 7F, we were separated and put in two middle seats away from each other. When checking in, the attendant put us in an exit row together, but 10 rows back from where we had reserved. But you have to be younger than 60 to be in an exit row. So when everyone else boarded we were moved to last row 33, right next to bathrooms.

There is no food being served at Gol due to COVID situation. Which is understandable but still disappointed because others airlines are offering.

Too much delay in the first two flights, so I lost the connection to the final destination.

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