Cheap flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro (JFK–GIG)
JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
United States
United States
GIGRio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Brazil
Brazil
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GOL fly New York to Rio de Janeiro (JFK–GIG) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 7,730 km (4,800 mi).
- From
- JFK
- New York
- To
- GIG
- Rio de Janeiro
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- AA · DL · G3
- Cheapest fare found
- $303 one-way
- Distance
- 7,730 km (4,800 mi)
- Time difference
- Rio de Janeiro 1 hour ahead
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A330-200
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New York to Rio de Janeiro fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $303 for October 2026 on Copa Airlines (1 stop). Nonstop from $488.
- Oct ’26$303nonstop $521
- Nov ’26$305
- Dec ’26$304nonstop $654
- Jan ’27$413nonstop $488
- Feb ’27$408
- Mar ’27$435
- Aug ’27$488
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly JFK–GIG
For New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim (GIG), October 2026 had the lowest fare found ($303). Days in Rio de Janeiro average 18–28 °C in May, June, July, August and September. Set your watch 1 hour forward on landing at GIG.
New York to Rio de Janeiro: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim (GIG)?
From $303 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Copa Airlines with 1 stop; nonstop from $488 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly JFK–GIG direct?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GOL.
What is the cheapest month to fly JFK–GIG?
October 2026, at $303; the dearest month found was $488.
What is the time difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York: a JFK departure at noon is 13:00 local time in GIG.
What aircraft fly JFK–GIG?
Airbus A330-200.
Rio de Janeiro to New York: the return flight (GIG–JFK)
All 3 airlines also fly GIG–JFK nonstop.
Airlines flying JFK–GIG nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (JFK time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines AA | — | full-service | oneworld | Seasonal |
 Delta Air Lines DL | — | full-service | SkyTeam | Seasonal |
 GOL G3 | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying JFK–GIG nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via São Paulo (GRU) with
LATAM Brasil: 8,000 km (4,970 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop. - Via Miami (MIA) with American Airlines: 8,470 km (5,270 mi) flown, 10% further than nonstop.
- Via Bogotá (BOG) with
Avianca: 8,540 km (5,300 mi) flown, 10% further than nonstop. - Via Panama City (PTY) with
Copa Airlines: 8,850 km (5,500 mi) flown, 14% further than nonstop. - Via Atlanta (ATL) with Delta Air Lines: 8,860 km (5,510 mi) flown, 15% further than nonstop.
JFK–GIG route map
More from New York and Rio de Janeiro
Other arrivals in Brazil
Also nonstop from JFK, nearest to GIG first (straight-line distance):
- JFK–GRU: São Paulo · 336 km (209 mi) from GIG
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- American Airlines route map and destinations
- Delta Air Lines route map and destinations
- GOL route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Departure
John F. Kennedy International Airport
JFK (JFK), New York. In our data, 76 airlines fly nonstop from JFK to 173 destinations.
View JFK airport guide →Arrival
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim (GIG), Rio de Janeiro.
Weather in Rio de Janeiro vs New York
Rio de Janeiro is warmer than New York in 9 months and cooler in 2; the biggest gap is in January (32°C against 4°C). In October it averages 28°C in Rio de Janeiro and 18°C in New York.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| New York | 4° | 6° | 10° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 18° | 12° | 7° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Rio de Janeiro and New York City (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Rio de Janeiro
Places you can't fly to nonstop from JFK, but can from GIG — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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