How long is the flight from United States to State of Rio de Janeiro?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into State of Rio de Janeiro, then you can expect flight times to average 15h 34m and 20h 30m, respectively.

$284 Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro State in 2026

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United Airlines

Nov 7

EWR

36h 07m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 13

GIG

22h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$511

American Airlines

Nov 18

EWR

15h 25m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 25

GIG

19h 44m

1 stop

EWR

$554

Copa Airlines

Oct 23

EWR

35h 52m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 5

GIG

25h 03m

1 stop

EWR

$561

United Airlines

Oct 23

EWR

35h 52m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 3

GIG

20h 43m

1 stop

EWR

$601

United Airlines

Oct 21

EWR

35h 25m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 2

GIG

25h 03m

1 stop

EWR

$603

GOL

Nov 4

EWR

15h 25m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 17

GIG

23h 17m

1 stop

EWR

$605

American Airlines

Oct 30

EWR

21h 56m

2 stops

GIG

Nov 10

GIG

22h 23m

2 stops

EWR

$609

GOL

Oct 31

IAD

16h 50m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 8

GIG

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$614

American Airlines

Sep 9

EWR

14h 20m

1 stop

GIG

Sep 29

GIG

16h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$616

American Airlines

Nov 11

EWR

18h 35m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 17

GIG

20h 12m

2 stops

EWR

$620

LATAM Airlines

Aug 19

BWI

18h 57m

1 stop

GIG

Aug 27

GIG

27h 09m

2 stops

BWI

$621

American Airlines

Nov 9

EWR

23h 50m

1 stop

GIG

Nov 13

GIG

17h 03m

2 stops

EWR

$621

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7:28 pm - 9:35 am

EWR

GIG

36h 07m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 6:10 pm

GIG

EWR

22h 15m

1 stop

$511United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13

12:50 pm - 6:15 am

EWR

GIG

15h 25m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 5:39 pm

GIG

EWR

19h 44m

1 stop

$554American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

8:43 pm - 9:35 am

EWR

GIG

35h 52m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 8:58 pm

GIG

EWR

25h 03m

1 stop

$561Copa Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 5

12:50 pm - 6:15 am

EWR

GIG

15h 25m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 9:12 pm

GIG

EWR

23h 17m

1 stop

$605GOL

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

6:50 am - 12:40 am

IAD

GIG

16h 50m

1 stop

7:30 am - 4:25 am

GIG

IAD

22h 55m

1 stop

$614GOL

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

2:18 pm - 10:15 am

BWI

GIG

18h 57m

1 stop

7:10 am - 9:19 am

GIG

BWI

27h 09m

2 stops

$621LATAM Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

2:25 am - 12:25 am

IAD

GIG

21h 00m

1 stop

10:30 am - 12:32 am

GIG

IAD

15h 02m

1 stop

$643Copa Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

2:18 pm - 10:15 am

BWI

GIG

18h 57m

1 stop

7:10 am - 10:57 am

GIG

BWI

28h 47m

2 stops

$647LATAM Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30

7:37 pm - 6:35 pm

BWI

GIG

21h 58m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 9:24 am

GIG

BWI

13h 24m

1 stop

$656Delta

Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7

9:30 am - 4:35 pm

LAX

GIG

27h 05m

2 stops

7:10 am - 7:00 pm

GIG

LAX

15h 50m

1 stop

$725Delta

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 21

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NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Sat 11/7

7:28 pm-9:35 am

1 stop36h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/13

9:55 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$511

Quickest round-trip

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 11/18

12:50 pm-6:15 am

1 stop15h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/25

11:55 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$554

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Fri 10/23

8:43 pm-9:35 am

1 stop35h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/5

9:55 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$561

NewarkRio de Janeiro

EWR - GIG

EWRGIG

Newark

Wed 11/4

12:50 pm-6:15 am

1 stop15h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/17

11:55 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$605

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/31

6:50 am-12:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/8

7:30 am-4:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

$614

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/19

2:18 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/27

7:10 am-9:19 am

2 stops27h 09m

$621

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/7

2:25 am-12:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/13

10:30 am-12:32 am

1 stop15h 02m

$643

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

2:18 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/30

7:10 am-10:57 am

2 stops28h 47m

$647

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/3

7:37 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/7

9:00 pm-9:24 am

1 stop13h 24m

$656

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

9:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/21

7:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$725

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What is the cheapest flight I can find to State of Rio de Janeiro?

For prices as low as $26/pp, you can find flights to State of Rio de Janeiro depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to State of Rio de Janeiro cost $555/pp.

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Summary info about Rio de Janeiro State flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$284
Best Round-Trip Price	$511
Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Rio de Janeiro from United States in the last 5 days is $284 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Rio de Janeiro from United States in the last 5 days is $511 (Newark to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro from United States takes 15h 45m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Rio de Janeiro, with a 6% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Rio de Janeiro State

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Rio de Janeiro?

The majority of momondo users who fly to State of Rio de Janeiro tend to spend time in Rio de Janeiro, which is visited 100% more often than other cities. When flying to Rio de Janeiro, the most popular airport to fly into is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

I plan on visiting Copacabana Beach. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to Copacabana Beach is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, and would make for the quickest drive. For those interested in a secondary airport to fly into, consider looking at flights heading to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

What are the most popular landmarks in State of Rio de Janeiro?

When visiting State of Rio de Janeiro, the majority of people tend to find Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia da Barra da Tijuca to be the most notable landmarks in the area.

What is the weather like in State of Rio de Janeiro?

State of Rio de Janeiro typically has a temperature range from 69.8 °F(June) to 82.4 °F(February). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting State of Rio de Janeiro should plan their trip in July, July, or June, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.

What airlines fly to State of Rio de Janeiro?

You can find flights to State of Rio de Janeiro from 9 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with LATAM Airlines, American Airlines or GOL as these are the most popular among our users. LATAM Airlines is the most favored with 32% of momondo travelers booking flights with this airline.

How much are flights to State of Rio de Janeiro?

Flights to State of Rio de Janeiro can be found for as cheap as $423 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to State of Rio de Janeiro for around $1,560 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to State of Rio de Janeiro, then you should consider booking if you find anything for $1,448 or less.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Rio de Janeiro?

As of June 2026, there are 20 operators available to choose from for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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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