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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional

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Rio De Janeiro.530 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with jetBlue and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 530 €, select.
Rio De Janeiro.562 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with jetBlue and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 20 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 562 €, select.
Rio De Janeiro.578 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with jetBlue and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 578 €, select.
Rio De Janeiro.581 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.
Rio De Janeiro.603 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with jetBlue and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 603 €, select.
Rio De Janeiro.608 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with jetBlue and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Rio De Janeiro.622 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with jetBlue and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 622 €, select.
Rio De Janeiro.625 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 625 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from 709 €
May
from 562 €
Jun
from 530 €
Jul
from 699 €
Aug
from 622 €
Sep
from 578 €
Oct
from 625 €
Nov
from 720 €
Dec
from 842 €
Jan
from 818 €
Feb
from 693 €
Mar
from 691 €

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional

New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio De Janeiro Internacional.

New York to Rio De Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found530 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineCathay Pacific
Average flights per week43

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional is 530 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional.
Cathay Pacific, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional.
As of April 2025, there are 43 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Rio De Janeiro Internacional is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rio De Janeiro Internacional Airport on Monday, 2 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio De Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio De Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, jetBlue and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Rio De Janeiro Internacional.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.

  • Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro one hour ahead of New York.

  • Every week, there are five John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, select the 18:20 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:50 with American Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your JFK to GIG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • American Airlines offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Rio De Janeiro — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.

  • American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • With an impressive 92.31% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time performance for JFK to GIG flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between JFK and GIG:

    • Miami International Airport

    • El Dorado International Airport

    • Ministro Pistarini Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • 250 € is the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 530 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from JFK to GIG by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to GIG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to GIG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've visited Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its top sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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