A cyclist rides through a park with a view of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. — flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
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Flights from London to Rio De Janeiro

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) take about 12h 4m (9,253 km). British Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $945 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Rio De Janeiro

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A cyclist rides through a park with a view of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. — arriving in Rio De Janeiro

Airport transfer

GIG → Rio de Janeiro, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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British Airways Airbus A320 landing at Heathrow, London on a clear day. — lounges at Heathrow AirportHeathrow Airport · 10 lounges
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Trains, buses and taxi faresGIG to Rio de Janeiro: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Rio De Janeiro →80 drop-off points

Things to book in Rio De Janeiro

All 8 things to do in Rio de Janeiro →
Christ the Redeemer (statue)from €42.85
Christ the Redeemer 4.1 · 138 Tiqets reviews
from €42.85
Corcovado Train 4.1 · 138 Tiqets reviews
Maracanã Stadiumfrom €33.03
Maracanã Stadium 4.4 · 36 Tiqets reviews
Sugarloaf Mountainfrom €74.09
Sugarloaf Mountain 3.8 · 16 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying London to Rio De Janeiro

Carriers on LHR–GIG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

London to Rio De Janeiro fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $945 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $483. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$222624 Oct 2026 · British Airways$907 · 3 stops24 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$94526 Nov 2026 · British Airways$495 · 2 stops21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$11821 Dec 2026 · British Airways$483 · 2 stops10 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$109124 Jan 2027 · British Airways$695 · 3 stops24 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$101729 Mar 2027 · British Airways$583 · 2 stops29 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$10458 Apr 2027 · British Airways$584 · 3 stops8 Apr 2027
Jul 2027$10451 Jul 2027 · British Airways$956 · 2 stops1 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $495 for November 2026, $483 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Rio De Janeiro, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Rio De Janeiro flights

How long is the flight from London to Rio De Janeiro?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 12h 4m, covering 9,253 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Rio De Janeiro by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 9,253 km (5,750 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Rio De Janeiro?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–GIG route include British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Rio De Janeiro cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–GIG was $945 USD with British Airways (nonstop), departing 26 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Rio De Janeiro?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $483 one-way, against $956 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Rio De Janeiro?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $577 with 2 stops against $945 nonstop, a saving of $368. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Rio De Janeiro?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Rio De Janeiro visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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