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Flights from Rio De Janeiro to New York

Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK) take about 10h 10m (7,729 km). LATAM Airlines Group flies it. Lowest fare seen: $467 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Rio De Janeiro to New York

Carriers on GIG–JFK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ LATAM Airlines Groupnonstop fare seen

Rio De Janeiro to New York fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $433 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $289. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$43925 Oct 2026	$328 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$43312 Nov 2026	$289 · 1 stop12 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$4931 Dec 2026	$350 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$31682 Jan 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group	$1258 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$4771 Feb 2027	$376 · 2 stops15 Feb 2027
Apr 2027	—	$301 · 2 stops10 Apr 2027
Jun 2027	—	$301 · 2 stops10 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $289 for November 2026, $301 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rio De Janeiro to New York, 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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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Rio De Janeiro to New York flights

How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to New York?

A nonstop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK) takes about 10h 10m, covering 7,729 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 Rio De Janeiro from New York by air?

The great-circle distance between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 7,729 km (4,803 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Rio De Janeiro to New York?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the GIG–JFK route include LATAM Airlines Group. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Rio De Janeiro to New York cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on GIG–JFK was $467 USD sold by American Airlines (nonstop), departing 12 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 Rio De Janeiro to New York?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $289 one-way, against $1258 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Rio De Janeiro to New York?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $340 with 2 stops against $467 nonstop, a saving of $127. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Rio De Janeiro to USA?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA 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.

What is the best time to visit New York?

USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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