How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Kentucky you fly out of and what airport in Rio de Janeiro you fly into. For example, flying from Lexington to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 15h 21m on average. On the other hand, flying from Louisville to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 21h on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro

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Prices for flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro are updated daily.

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As of August 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky 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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly 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 license, 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.

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10:14 am - 7:10 amSDF-GIG

43h 56m3 stops

9:45 am - 9:19 amGIG-SDF

24h 34m2 stops

$634

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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25

10:14 am - 9:15 pmSDF-GIG

34h 01m2 stops

6:10 am - 9:19 amGIG-SDF

28h 09m2 stops

$637

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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25

2:25 pm - 3:10 pmBNA-GIG

21h 45m2 stops

3:55 pm - 3:05 pmGIG-BNA

26h 10m2 stops

$862Air Canada

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30

8:30 am - 8:00 amBNA-GIG

21h 30m2 stops

10:05 am - 9:16 amGIG-BNA

25h 11m2 stops

$904Copa Airlines

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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 6

8:30 am - 8:00 amBNA-GIG

21h 30m2 stops

1:30 am - 6:52 pmGIG-BNA

19h 22m2 stops

$933Copa Airlines

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2:18 pm - 10:15 amBNA-GIG

17h 57m1 stop

7:00 am - 10:39 pmGIG-BNA

17h 39m2 stops

$986Delta

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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 6

9:41 am - 10:15 amBNA-GIG

22h 34m1 stop

7:00 am - 10:39 pmGIG-BNA

17h 39m2 stops

$990Delta

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11:15 am - 8:30 amBNA-GIG

19h 15m1 stop

11:00 pm - 10:18 pmGIG-BNA

25h 18m1 stop

$995American Airlines

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2:25 pm - 2:20 pmBNA-SDU

20h 55m2 stops

11:25 am - 3:05 pmSDU-BNA

30h 40m2 stops

$1,102Air Canada

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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29

2:14 pm - 8:20 amCVG-GIG

16h 06m1 stop

11:55 pm - 8:22 pmGIG-CVG

22h 27m1 stop

$1,376American Airlines

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Nov 23

BNA2:25 pmNashville Intl

21h 45m

2 stops

GIG3:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 30

GIG3:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 10m

2 stops

BNA3:05 pmNashville Intl

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Nov 21

BNA2:25 pmNashville Intl

25h 45m

2 stops

GIG7:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 30

GIG3:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 10m

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BNA3:05 pmNashville Intl

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Nov 21

BNA2:25 pmNashville Intl

20h 55m

2 stops

SDU2:20 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Nov 28

SDU11:25 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

35h 25m

2 stops

BNA7:50 pmNashville Intl

$1,108

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Sep 15

BNA8:45 amNashville Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 22

GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 34m

1 stop

BNA9:39 amNashville Intl

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Sep 15

BNA2:51 pmNashville Intl

15h 24m

1 stop

GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 22

GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 24m

2 stops

BNA2:29 pmNashville Intl

$1,039

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Nov 22

BNA10:50 amNashville Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

GIG9:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 29

GIG9:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

31h 07m

1 stop

BNA2:02 amNashville Intl

$1,079

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LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/18

10:14 am-7:10 am

3 stops43h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:45 am-9:19 am

2 stops24h 34m

$634

LouisvilleRio de Janeiro

SDF - GIG

SDFGIG

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/18

10:14 am-9:15 pm

2 stops34h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

6:10 am-9:19 am

2 stops28h 09m

$637

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/23

2:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/30

3:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$862

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

8:30 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

10:05 am-9:16 am

2 stops25h 11m

$904

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

8:30 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/5

1:30 am-6:52 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$933

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

2:18 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$986

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

9:41 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$990

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - GIG

BNAGIG

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

11:15 am-8:30 am

1 stop19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

11:00 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$995

NashvilleRio de Janeiro

BNA - SDU

BNASDU

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/21

2:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 11/29

11:25 am-3:05 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,102

CincinnatiRio de Janeiro

CVG - GIG

CVGGIG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 12/29

2:14 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/6

11:55 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,376

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Kentucky. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,189. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Kentucky because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,147.

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Best Price Found	$315
Fastest flight time	11h 51m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Rio de Janeiro	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is $315. The best round-trip flight deal from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $634.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro takes 11h 51m

There are no direct flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Louisville Intl Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Nashville Intl Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

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Prices for flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro?
As of August 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky 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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly 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 license, 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.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

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United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro?

Can I find flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro?

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