$1,296 Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

If your plan is to spend time at Copacabana Beach while visiting Rio de Janeiro, momondo recommends you plan your trip for May, August, or September when the temperatures are typically higher and the chance of rain is low. Another popular beach in the area is Leme Beach.

Most flyers found that booking tickets 42 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $2,413. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $1,596.

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Rio de Janeiro is possible. If you are planning a flight to Rio de Janeiro, consider booking flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (2 km from Rio de Janeiro city centre).

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport where the average price is $547. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Rio de Janeiro for $221/person, which is 60% cheaper than the average flight to Rio de Janeiro. To find the cheapest price to Rio de Janeiro from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Yes, flights to Freguesia (Ilha) are served by Rio de Janeiro’s Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl airport which is 6.5 km away.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in Rio de Janeiro is the closest airport to Copacabana Beach (distance: 19.6 km).

Prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro were last updated today.

As of April 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Rio de Janeiro.

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rio de Janeiro can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rio de Janeiro. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.