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Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from

John F. Kennedy International

Arrive to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International

Flights per week

400

Flight distance

7738 km

Worth visiting

Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

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1 stop
Sun, Nov 29
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£365
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Sat, Dec 5
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£386
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Sun, Jan 3
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£531
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Sat, Jan 2
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£534
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Fri, Dec 4
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£548
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1 stop
Sat, Nov 28
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£711
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Direct
Thu, Nov 12 – Fri, Nov 20
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£506
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Mon, Nov 30 – Tue, Dec 8
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£584
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Direct
Sun, May 9 – Sat, May 29
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£589
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 8 – Wed, Feb 17
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£620
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Sun, Jan 17 – Mon, Jan 25
New York JFKRio de Janeiro GIG

£734
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Direct flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro

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Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October26°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
277
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
88%
29°C22°C
14 Nov
75%
24°C21°C
Sunday
8 Nov
91%
25°C20°C
15 Nov
65%
24°C20°C
Monday
9 Nov
86%
20°C18°C
16 Nov
33%
24°C21°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
58%
22°C18°C
17 Nov
88%
22°C20°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
13%
24°C18°C
18 Nov
67%
24°C20°C
Thursday
12 Nov
59%
25°C21°C
19 Nov
76%
26°C21°C
Friday
13 Nov
81%
24°C21°C
20 Nov
18%
25°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Santos Dumont. The distance between New York and Rio de Janeiro is 7738 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, LATAM Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Copa Airlines. New York and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

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