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Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $184 |
| December 2026 | $149 |
| January 2027 | $187 |
| February 2027 | $127 |
| March 2027 | $85 |
| April 2027 | $894 |
| May 2027 | $915 |
| June 2027 | $1,129 |
| July 2027 | $293 |
| August 2027 | $1,169 |
| September 2027 | $1,335 |
| October 2027 | $1,064 |
Weather by month
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, around 31 °C by day; the coolest is July, around 14 °C at night. The wettest month is March, with about 183 mm of rain, and the driest August, with about 42 mm.
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 20.4° | 165 mm wet |
| February | 31.2° | 20.6° | 169 mm wet |
| March | 30.1° | 20.1° | 183 mm wet |
| April | 28.2° | 18.7° | 144 mm wet |
| May | 26.7° | 16.6° | 86 mm moderate |
| June | 26.0° | 15.0° | 57 mm moderate |
| July | 25.8° | 14.4° | 46 mm moderate |
| August | 26.5° | 14.9° | 42 mm moderate |
| September | 26.3° | 16.0° | 54 mm moderate |
| October | 27.0° | 17.2° | 77 mm moderate |
| November | 28.1° | 18.5° | 93 mm wet |
| December | 29.2° | 19.8° | 145 mm wet |
Best time to go
No month in Rio de Janeiro combines the cheapest fares with mild weather, so go on price: the cheapest time to fly is December, February, March, from $85.
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December
$149
29 °C wet
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February
$127
31 °C wet
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March
$85
30 °C wet
Cheapest departure city each month
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November
Florianopolis $184 -
December
Florianopolis $149 -
January
Florianopolis $187 -
February
Florianopolis $127 -
March
Brasilia $85 -
April
Lisbon $894
Airports
68% of the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro land at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 13 km from the centre.
- Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport GIG 13 km from centre · 68% of arrivals
- Santos Dumont Airport SDU 1 km from centre · 32% of arrivals
Airlines
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Azul Airlines
5 routes
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Royal Air Maroc
4 routes
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LATAM Airlines Group
4 routes
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Air France
3 routes
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Gol Transportes Aéreos
3 routes
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Iberia
3 routes
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Portugalia Airlines
3 routes
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TAP Air Portugal
3 routes
Practical facts
The local currency is BRL. Clocks are set to UTC-3. Sockets are type C, N and the mains supply is 127/220 V, 60 Hz. The main language is Portuguese. The international dialling code is +55, and traffic drives on the right.
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BRL
Currency
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UTC-3
Time zone
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C, N
Plug type
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127/220 V, 60 Hz
Mains supply
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Portuguese
Languages
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+55
Dialling code
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Right
Traffic
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eSIM
Mobile data · Airalo
Also consider flying to
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Vitoria
415 km away $1,635
Questions and answers
- Which month is the cheapest to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
- March is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $85.
- From where is it cheapest to fly to Rio de Janeiro right now?
- The cheapest departure city found is Florianopolis, from $184 in November.
- Are there direct flights to Rio de Janeiro?
- Yes. Of 7 routes with recent prices, 4 have direct flights.
- Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?
- Airlines found on these routes: Azul Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, LATAM Airlines Group, Air France, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
- Is there a cheaper nearby airport for Rio de Janeiro?
- Vitoria is 415 km away, with flights from $1,635.
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in February?
- The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with daytime highs around 31 °C and about 169 mm of rain.
- When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- On price alone, the cheapest time to fly is December, February, March, from $85.
- Which currency is used in Rio de Janeiro?
- The currency is BRL. Sockets are type C, N and the mains supply is 127/220 V, 60 Hz.
- Which airport should I fly into for Rio de Janeiro?
- Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport takes 68% of the cheapest flights and is 13 km from the centre.
Prices last updated Nov. 4, 2026
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