How to find cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro
C$652 is the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is C$369.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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Indirect routes are generally cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the month or even day of the year with the cheapest flights.
To experience the city at its liveliest, book your flights for December. Travelling during high seasons typically means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time to travel is March. Book your plane tickets to Rio de Janeiro then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF), February is when Rio de Janeiro is warmest. Organize your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
July is when temperatures hit their lowest, between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
June often brings more sun than cloud. With three days of rainfall on average, this is the driest month in Rio de Janeiro.
It rains the most in January, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
The leading hub for flights into the city is Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG).
Offering direct flights to Rio de Janeiro, these top airlines make getting to your destination a breeze:
Rio de Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Book your flights and then find the perfect place to stay. Here are a few well-placed picks to consider:
Getting to central Rio de Janeiro from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
GIG, the city's primary airport, is located about 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or ride-share after your flight to Rio de Janeiro.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour on public transport.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Book a room at any of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Can't wait to set off on your adventure? You can book a car rental at GIG with trusted suppliers like Foco, Localiza and Movida. Buckle up and get ready to discover Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Rio de Janeiro highlights
Jump off your flight to Rio de Janeiro and find your way to these major attractions:
Christ the Redeemer: Around 6 kilometres southwest of the centre in South District, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.
Ipanema Beach: Need another good reason to visit Rio de Janeiro? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 10 kilometres south of the city centre in Ipanema.
Explore more of Brazil
There's a whole lot more to experience in Brazil, starting with Nova Iguaçu. Parque Natural Municipal de Nova Iguaçu, Cachoeira K11 and Casarão dos Escravos (caminho de Tinguá) are must-sees in this city, which is around 32 kilometres northwest of Rio de Janeiro.
Another city in Brazil that has plenty of appeal is Duque de Caxias. From Rio de Janeiro, it's roughly 19 kilometres northwest and serves up highlights like Museum Science and Life and Teatro Municipal Raul Cortez. Find time for Museu de Política Memorial de Caxias too.
Complete your trip with a Rio de Janeiro car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the range of car rentals in Rio de Janeiro and explore at your own pace. Easily compare prices in one place to find the ideal match after you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Rio de Janeiro.