Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro
50 cities have regular scheduled flights to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 43 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Salvador. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Curitiba — Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo — Rio de Janeiro
Vitoria — Rio de Janeiro
Florianopolis — Sao Paulo
Porto Alegre — Sao Paulo
Goiania — Sao Paulo
Belo Horizonte — Rio de Janeiro
Porto Seguro — Sao Paulo
Fortaleza — Sao Paulo
Navegantes — Sao Paulo
Brasilia — Belo Horizonte
Natal — Recife
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BrazilFlight insights to Rio de Janeiro
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Rio de Janeiro — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Rio de Janeiro come from Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Buenos Aires. Sao Paulo leads with around 1615 flights a week.
- Sao Paulo1615 flights/week
- Brasilia433 flights/week
- Buenos Aires317 flights/week
- Belo Horizonte258 flights/week
- Salvador231 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Rio de Janeiro depart from Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Brazil alone accounts for about 82% of all direct routes.
- Brazilavg $75
- Argentinaavg $176
- Chileavg $134
- United Statesavg $334
- Colombiaavg $356
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Rio de Janeiro range from Sao Paulo at $33 to Buenos Aires at $155 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Sao Paulofrom $33
- Brasiliafrom $66
- Buenos Airesfrom $155
- Belo Horizontefrom $43
- Salvadorfrom $66
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Rio de Janeiro from right now are Sao Paulo from $33, Curitiba from $34 and Belo Horizonte from $43.
- Sao Paulofrom $33
- Curitibafrom $34
- Belo Horizontefrom $43
- Sao Jose dos Camposfrom $43
- Vitoriafrom $48
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Rio de Janeiro is from Dubai at about 15h 43m, followed by Frankfurt am Main (12h 46m) and Amsterdam (12h 45m).
- Dubai15h 43m
- Frankfurt am Main12h 46m
- Amsterdam12h 45m
- London12h 22m
- Rome12h 16m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Rio de Janeiro?
- There are 50+ cities with regular flights to Rio de Janeiro, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Rio de Janeiro depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Salvador. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?
- 43 airlines operate flights to Rio de Janeiro, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Rio de Janeiro?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.