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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,222

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RIO
19 Jan — 26 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,193

One-way from

$1,474
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/2-14/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2025.

Sun 9/213:20AKL - GIG
2 stops42h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 14/223:55GIG - AKL
2 stops41h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/1$2,193
Sun 1/619:10AKL - GIG
1 stop18h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 24/618:05GIG - AKL
1 stop20h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1$2,366
Sat 31/519:10AKL - GIG
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 21/621:55GIG - AKL
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/1$2,468
Fri 28/214:50CHC - GIG
2 stops59h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/323:00GIG - CHC
2 stops46h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/1$2,493
Fri 30/507:45AKL - GIG
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/618:05GIG - AKL
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$2,500
Fri 28/214:55AKL - GIG
2 stops59h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/323:00GIG - AKL
2 stops42h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/1$2,600
Fri 28/216:45WLG - GIG
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/317:05GIG - WLG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$2,914
Sat 29/316:00WLG - GIG
2 stops44h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 20/421:55GIG - WLG
2 stops48h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/1$3,008
Sun 1/613:40AKL - GIG
2 stops41h 10mEmirates
Mon 23/603:05GIG - AKL
1 stop39h 45mEmirates
Deal found 13/1$3,422
Fri 28/210:30CHC - GIG
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/317:05GIG - CHC
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$3,449
Sat 29/307:40WLG - GIG
3 stops72h 25mEmirates
Sat 19/403:30GIG - WLG
2 stops43h 00mEmirates
Deal found 14/1$3,649
Fri 30/519:40AKL - GIG
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/621:05GIG - AKL
1 stop41h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/1$6,142

Find flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

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AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/2

13:20-15:50

2 stops42h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 14/2

23:55-09:10

2 stops41h 15m

$2,193

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

19:10-22:30

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 24/6

18:05-05:15

1 stop20h 10m

$2,366

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/5

19:10-22:30

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/6

21:55-00:30

2 stops35h 35m

$2,468

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Fri 28/2

14:50-10:15

2 stops59h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/3

23:00-13:20

2 stops46h 20m

$2,493

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

06:00-17:15

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/6

15:55-00:30

3 stops41h 35m

$2,500

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/2

14:55-10:15

2 stops59h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/3

23:00-09:40

2 stops42h 40m

$2,600

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Fri 28/2

16:45-01:20

2 stops24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/3

17:05-18:40

2 stops33h 35m

$2,914

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Sat 29/3

16:00-20:55

2 stops44h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 20/4

21:55-13:30

2 stops48h 35m

$3,008

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

13:40-15:50

2 stops41h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/6

03:05-09:50

1 stop39h 45m

$3,422

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Fri 28/2

10:30-21:30

2 stops27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/3

17:05-23:55

3 stops38h 50m

$3,449

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 14 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7.9

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8.3

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8.0

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8.1

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1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
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3,345 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

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8.2

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8.1

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7.9

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8.3

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8.0

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8.1

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1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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Good
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
1,844 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
819 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,474. American Airlines flights start at $1,574 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,936 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,038Average$2,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,662Average$2,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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