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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,332. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,273 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,273, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,278 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,278, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 28 Jun.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 28 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,285 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 6 Jul.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,285, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,304 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 24 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,304, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,308 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,308, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,309 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,309, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,311 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,311, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,311 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 9 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,311, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,312 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jun, returning Mon, 19 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa and ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 19 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,312, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,313 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,313, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,313 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,313, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,313 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,313, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,314 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,314, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,314 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,314, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,315 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,315, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in June.

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London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

London to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,273
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Finnair
Average flights per week	22

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is $1,273. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

11 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

Finnair, Iberia and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

As of September 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Rio de Janeiro?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional with?

Currently, ITA Airways and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is 11 hours 45 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio de Janeiro three hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to GIG start from 20:55 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 22:10 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from seven weekly London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to GIG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Rio de Janeiro (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport offered by this popular carrier.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to GIG flights. An exceptional 80.0% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and GIG include:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Madrid Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

$737 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,273. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to GIG, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to GIG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:

Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

Reserve a hotel close to GIG if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and explore Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to the centre of Rio de Janeiro has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.

When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Rio de Janeiro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to GIG in July. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are the start of reasons to visit.