What to know about flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and New York is approximately 7,761.85 km. It takes around 10 hours on average to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$301
Copa Airlines Copa Airlines RIO-NYC 23h 54m · 1 stop Wed, Oct 28
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Cheapest round-trip
$544
avianca avianca RIO-NYC 31h 45m · 2 stops Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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When to travel
March
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
7,761.85 km
Flight distance
10h
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $301 and round-trip from $544. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 33.3% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Rio de Janeiro to New York flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York, including Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes logo Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Rio de Janeiro to New York according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York?

The average price of one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York is March, with an average price of $341; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $692.

$692
$517
$341
$166
    Cheapest
  • $388
    Sep
  • $462
    Oct
  • $432
    Nov
  • $390
    Dec
  • $523
    Jan
  • $470
    Feb
  • $341
    Mar
  • $692
    Apr
  • $470
    May
  • $655
    Jun
  • $559
    Jul
  • $558
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York (RIO-NYC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Copa Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $301 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GIG to JFK on Wed, Oct 28), while avianca offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $544 departing on Wed, Nov 4 and returning on Tue, Nov 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York with the following airlines, including: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes LATAM Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 10 hours to fly from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to New York (NYC).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to New York 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to New York. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes: -/-/T/-/T/-/S -- G37000 (22:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York, 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 Wed, Oct 28, with one-way flights priced at just $301.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes.
    · 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 New York travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New York on September 16, 2026 with Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, with prices starting at $544.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS), and New York Stewart International Airport (SWF). Flights from Galeão International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (GIG-JFK) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro is 2h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Rio de Janeiro to New York is $666. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Rio de Janeiro to New York is $1,116. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Rio de Janeiro and New York, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to New York. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.