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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$1,356. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.C$478 per passenger.Departing Wed., Dec. 2.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., Dec. 2, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$478, select.
Frankfurt.C$478 per passenger.Departing Sun., Nov. 22.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun., Nov. 22, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$478, select.
Frankfurt.C$624 per passenger.Departing Sun., Feb. 14.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun., Feb. 14, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$624, select.
Frankfurt.C$625 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 3.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., Mar. 3, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$625, select.
Frankfurt.C$641 per passenger.Departing Fri., Oct. 23.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri., Oct. 23, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$641, select.
Frankfurt.C$705 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jul. 22.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., Jul. 22, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$705, select.
Frankfurt.C$754 per passenger.Departing Wed., Aug. 5.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., Aug. 5, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$754, select.
Frankfurt.C$771 per passenger.Departing Tue., Sep. 22.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue., Sep. 22, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$771, select.
Frankfurt.C$776 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jun. 24.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., Jun. 24, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$776, select.
Frankfurt.C$781 per passenger.Departing Wed., Apr. 14.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., Apr. 14, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$781, select.
Frankfurt.C$782 per passenger.Departing Mon., May 3.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon., May 3, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$782, select.
Frankfurt.C$800 per passenger.Departing Sun., Jan. 31.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun., Jan. 31, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$800, select.
Frankfurt.C$985 per passenger.Departing Wed., May 27.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., May 27, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$985, select.
Frankfurt.C$1,534 per passenger.Departing Wed., Sep. 16.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed., Sep. 16, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,534, select.
Frankfurt.C$1,541 per passenger.Departing Mon., Mar. 29.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon., Mar. 29, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,541, select.
Frankfurt.C$1,549 per passenger.Departing Sat., Dec. 5.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat., Dec. 5, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,549, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main from C$478 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from C$985
Jun.
from C$776
Jul.
from C$705
Aug.
from C$754
Sep.
from C$771
Oct.
from C$641
Nov.
from C$478
Dec.
from C$478
Jan.
from C$800
Feb.
from C$624
Mar.
from C$625
Apr.
from C$781

Which airlines fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main?

Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

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Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$478
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time11 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main is C$1,290. 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.
11 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa, Air China and Etihad Airways fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main.
As of May 2026, there are 50 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Frankfurt am Main is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 19 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, LATAM Airlines and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

Traveling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know

  • A direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport takes an average of 11 hours 46 minutes. The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is 4 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

  • Flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport start from 10:00 — the earliest with Condor. The latest departure is the 22:15 service with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 16 weekly services from GIG to FRA.

  • Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Getting to Frankfurt (and discovering more of Germany!) is simple with Lufthansa. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

  • If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between GIG and FRA:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • London Heathrow Airport

  • To see whether you need a visa to enter Germany, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the latest information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from GIG to FRA.

How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is C$478. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,290. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Book 2 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from GIG to FRA.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from checking for cheap flight tickets from GIG to FRA every day.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes.

  • After an easy start to your travels? Stay near GIG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt takes about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.

  • It takes around 37 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Frankfurt in February.

  • The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GIG to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 7ºC then.

More about Frankfurt

  • After booking your flights from GIG to FRA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Frankfurt. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:

  • Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.

Complete your Frankfurt trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've locked in your cheap ticket to Frankfurt Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Frankfurt.

Plan the rest of your trip from Rio de Janeiro to Frankfurt

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.