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Rio de Janeiro.$703 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $703, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$820 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$857 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $857, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$859 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $859, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$867 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $867, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$902 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 12 Dec.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$934 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham 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 Raleigh / Durham to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
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Jul
from $1,100
Aug
from $820
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Oct
from $885
Nov
from $857
Dec
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from $859
Feb
from $867
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Raleigh / Durham to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

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

Durham to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$703
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is $703. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Rio de Janeiro Internacional. But we found flights with one or more stops from $703.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know

  • Rio De Janeiro is one hour ahead of Durham and observes the UTC-3 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to GIG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and GIG:

    • Miami International Airport

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • $572 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Return flights start at $703. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to GIG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to GIG.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:

  • Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Rio De Janeiro in May.

  • The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from RDU to GIG in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its top sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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