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 $1,540. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,977 while deals on Emirates start at $2,753 one-way. Find deals

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

The most popular flight routes from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro are Auckland Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Christchurch - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and Wellington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

To save on the cost of your flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 20% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,584 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $3,458.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

May can be a great time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about $2,821. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $2,040. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

$4,390+ Flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from	$2,370
One-way from	$1,540
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,746

LATAM Airlines
12/5-27/5
2 total stops
38h 30m total
New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines
23/6
1 total stop
16h 45m total
New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($842 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($131 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 29 March 2025.

Mon 12/519:10AKL - GIG

1 stop18h 20mLATAM Airlines

Tue 27/518:05GIG - AKL

1 stop20h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 28/3$2,370

Sun 11/507:30AKL - GIG

2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 18/518:30GIG - AKL

2 stops43h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/3$2,442

Sun 22/619:10AKL - GIG

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/702:25GIG - AKL

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$2,491

Mon 22/1215:50AKL - GIG

2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/123:55GIG - AKL

2 stops37h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/3$3,318

Sun 11/520:30AKL - GIG

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Sat 17/503:30GIG - AKL

1 stop39h 20mEmirates

Deal found 27/3$3,466

Mon 22/1214:00AKL - GIG

2 stops61h 45mAir Canada

Fri 9/122:30GIG - AKL

2 stops44h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 27/3$3,681

Sat 10/500:25AKL - GIG

2 stops58h 20mKLM

Sun 18/521:55GIG - AKL

2 stops46h 30mKLM

Deal found 27/3$5,466

Best flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 March 2025.

Mon 12/519:10AKL - GIG

1 stop18h 20mLATAM Airlines

Tue 27/518:05GIG - AKL

1 stop20h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 28/3$2,370

Sun 11/507:30AKL - GIG

2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 18/518:30GIG - AKL

2 stops43h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/3$2,442

Sun 22/619:10AKL - GIG

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/702:25GIG - AKL

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$2,491

Sun 11/520:30AKL - GIG

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Sat 17/503:30GIG - AKL

1 stop39h 20mEmirates

Deal found 27/3$3,466

Mon 2/616:25AKL - GIG

2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/620:05GIG - AKL

3 stops41h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/3$4,718

Sat 10/500:25AKL - GIG

2 stops58h 20mKLM

Sun 18/521:55GIG - AKL

2 stops46h 30mKLM

Deal found 27/3$5,466

One-way flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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Mon 23/619:10AKL - GIG

1 stop16h 45mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 28/3$1,540

Mon 2/610:30CHC - GIG

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$1,592

Tue 24/607:00AKL - GIG

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$1,668

Sat 21/619:10AKL - GIG

1 stop16h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/3$1,977

Tue 24/620:30AKL - GIG

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 28/3$2,753

Mon 2/606:00CHC - GIG

3 stops31h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/3$2,758

Mon 23/606:00AKL - GIG

3 stops62h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/3$6,387

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

19:10-22:30

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/5

18:05-05:15

1 stop20h 10m

$2,370

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

07:30-21:05

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 18/5

18:30-05:15

2 stops43h 45m

$2,442

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/6

19:10-22:30

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/7

02:25-00:35

2 stops31h 10m

$2,491

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

20:30-16:05

1 stop34h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 17/5

03:30-09:50

1 stop39h 20m

$3,466

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

16:25-08:20

2 stops30h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/6

20:05-04:55

3 stops41h 50m

$4,718

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/5

00:25-19:45

2 stops58h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 18/5

21:55-11:25

2 stops46h 30m

$5,466

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

19:40-08:15

1 stop27h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 14/6

21:05-05:30

1 stop41h 25m

$41,396

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/6

19:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

$1,540

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

10:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

$1,592

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/6

07:00-20:55

2 stops28h 55m

$1,668

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

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Estimated return price

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

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

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

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

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

KLM

7.8

Good

1,321 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,751 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

811 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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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 $1,540. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,977 while deals on Emirates start at $2,753 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular flight routes from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro are Auckland Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Christchurch - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and Wellington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
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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