Flying from New York to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro, there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main options.
Come in for landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.
Hop on a direct New York to Rio De Janeiro flight and you'll be flying for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro is one hour ahead of New York and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
With five flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro with Delta Air Lines at 20:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from JFK to GIG is with American Airlines at 23:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your New York to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Rio De Janeiro
To secure cheap New York to Rio De Janeiro flights, book your journey seven months before your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from New York to Rio De Janeiro is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're searching for a direct flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro, you can leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Fly from JFK to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) without any stops.
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct New York to Rio De Janeiro plane tickets leaving from JFK.
We make it a breeze to book a New York to Rio De Janeiro flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your New York to Rio De Janeiro flight, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a ticket from New York to Rio De Janeiro departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and Rio De Janeiro are:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Rio De Janeiro flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a dependable starting point for your journey.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro has arrived. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
No squeezing into small cabs, no navigating public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Explore the types of cars available here at Localiza.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro is a good move. As well as better deals, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro. July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When booking your New York to Rio De Janeiro tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
