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Rio de Janeiro.$1,035 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,077 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,077, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,116 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Brisbane on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,116, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,172 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,172, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,188 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,188, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,193 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,193, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,202 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,202, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,246 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,246, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Rio de Janeiro

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Rio de Janeiro.
Jun
from $1,823
Jul
from $1,246
Aug
from $1,269
Sep
from $1,299
Oct
from $1,172
Nov
from $1,035
Dec
from $1,495
Jan
from $1,193
Feb
from $1,077
Mar
from $1,116
Apr
from $1,202
May
from $1,188

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Compare routes to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,782.
The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro is usually November.
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 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.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Rio de Janeiro is $1,782. 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.
The cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from $1,782.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
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.
The average temperature in Rio de Janeiro in June is around 21°C. The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is typically February, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January, and it usually rains the least in August.
Currently, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Flying to Rio de Janeiro

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,035
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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How to find cheap flights to Rio De Janeiro

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Rio De Janeiro is $1,035. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,782.

  • Get the best deals by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as Rio De Janeiro ticket prices go down, we'll notify you.

  • It's generally recommended to book about six months before you plan to depart. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap Rio De Janeiro flights. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • Indirect routes are often cheaper, so search for Rio De Janeiro plane tickets that come with a stop. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to see your options.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Rio De Janeiro is typically May.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for Rio De Janeiro flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to Rio De Janeiro and an ideal time to see the city in full swing.

  • May is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on Rio De Janeiro plane tickets then.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. Rio De Janeiro is warmest in February, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 17ºC (63ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

Flying to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • When planning your Rio De Janeiro flight, you'll have a good choice of airports to arrive at. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) are the main ones.

  • Offering direct flights to Rio De Janeiro, these leading airlines make getting to your destination easy:

  • Book your Rio De Janeiro plane tickets and then find the perfect place to stay. These top hotels will put you near the action:

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

  • GIG, the city's main gateway, is located about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro.

  • You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a cab after your flight to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Roughly 1 hour 5 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.

  • Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your Rio De Janeiro flight touches down:

Rio De Janeiro highlights

  • Put these popular attractions on your list of must-sees after stepping off your flight to Rio De Janeiro:

    • Christ the Redeemer

    • Sugarloaf Mountain

    • Copacabana Beach

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