Cheap Flights from London to Rio de Janeiro from $577

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from London to Rio de Janeiro (LON-RIO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers one-way fares as low as $577 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LHR to GIG on Fri, Jun 19), while avianca offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,035 departing on Thu, Jun 11 and returning on Tue, Jun 16.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from London to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 11 hours 40 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).

• When is the best time to book flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from London to Rio de Janeiro?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from London to Rio de Janeiro. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA249 (22:26)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

  To find best deals on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 19, with one-way flights priced at just $577.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is British Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rio de Janeiro travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro on June 9, 2026 with TAP Air Portugal, with prices starting at $986.

• Which airports can I fly to for Rio de Janeiro from London?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with Heathrow Airport to RIOgaleão International Airport (LHR-GIG) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ).

• Is there any time difference between London and Rio de Janeiro?

  The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and London is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from London to Rio de Janeiro?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.