Cheap flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,279

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RIO
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 January 2026.

Tue 10/319:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop19h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 17/323:55
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop25h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,055
Sun 6/919:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop16h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 13/922:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop28h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,100
Sun 30/819:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop16h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 6/922:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop28h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,107
Fri 29/519:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop17h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 6/619:35
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops31h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,144
Mon 9/219:50
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 23/223:55
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop25h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/1$2,149
Tue 3/219:50
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops37h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 23/202:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/1$2,161

Find flight deals from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) 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 25 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,046

One-way from

$1,279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,029
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 11/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Auckland to Rio de Janeiro
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Auckland to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($572 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($133 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland 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 25 January 2026.
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Auckland

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Rio de Janeiro

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/5

19:50-00:05

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/6

05:00-17:30

2 stops21h 30m

$2,174

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

19:50-22:55

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/3

04:50-17:30

2 stops20h 40m

$2,176

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

20:00-10:45

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 16/5

05:00-17:30

2 stops21h 30m

$2,184

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

19:50-08:55

2 stops28h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

19:35-17:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,184

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

19:50-16:20

2 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

19:35-17:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,184

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/5

19:50-00:05

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/6

19:35-17:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,224

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

19:50-14:10

1 stop34h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/2

18:40-17:30

1 stop30h 50m

$2,240

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

20:00-10:45

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 19/5

13:40-14:05

2 stops33h 25m

$2,273

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

08:20-22:00

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 15/5

17:15-17:30

2 stops33h 15m

$2,275

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

08:20-22:00

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

17:15-17:30

2 stops33h 15m

$2,275

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Santiago (SCL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Santiago (SCL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,593.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Santiago (SCL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Santiago (SCL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

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 25 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, LATAM Airlines, andQantas Airways from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

    Auckland Intl (AKL), located 17.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro. 2 airlines have flights from Auckland Intl to Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Auckland Intl to Rio de Janeiro should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro in 19h 15m. Fly via LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 12255 km between Auckland and Rio de Janeiro.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    LATAM Airlines, at $2,004, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland 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 Auckland to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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 Auckland to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,004Average$2,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,274Average$2,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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