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Cheap flights from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,978

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RIO
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
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 9 May 2026.

Sun 9/819:10
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 23/819:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,978
Sun 7/619:10
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop17h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 19/602:50
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,981
Mon 1/619:10
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops28h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 30/613:45
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops60h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,085
Tue 2/619:10
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops27h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 26/602:50
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,097
Tue 2/619:10
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops27h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 3/722:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop27h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,098
Tue 2/619:10
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops27h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 1/719:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,140

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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,978

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,434
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 9/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Auckland to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($494 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 May 2026.
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AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/6

19:10-00:05

2 stops19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 26/6

18:10-16:55

1 stop31h 45m

$2,265

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/6

19:10-17:45

2 stops37h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 20/6

17:15-16:55

2 stops32h 40m

$2,278

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

19:10-22:00

1 stop17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 12/6

12:20-16:55

1 stop37h 35m

$2,407

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/6

08:55-20:55

3 stops27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 26/6

22:25-16:55

2 stops51h 30m

$2,480

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

06:45-17:20

2 stops25h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 26/6

02:50-15:05

2 stops45h 15m

$3,344

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/6

20:15-00:05

3 stops42h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 20/6

14:45-22:55

3 stops41h 10m

$3,801

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

20:30-15:50

1 stop34h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 30/6

03:05-09:55

1 stop39h 50m

$3,828

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/6

00:25-17:35

3 stops56h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 20/6

12:05-23:30

3 stops44h 25m

$7,150

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

13:25-05:25

2 stops55h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/7

16:45-16:50

3 stops57h 05m

$7,999

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

19:50-08:15

1 stop27h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/7

21:05-05:30

1 stop41h 25m

$8,006

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,645). Flying from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,365). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

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 $2,449.

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: 17h 39m.

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 5h 12m.

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 9 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,918 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

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 55m. Fly via LATAM Airlines or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 12255 km between Auckland and Rio de Janeiro. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    LATAM Airlines, at $2,003, 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 25% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,645). Flying from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,365). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 May 2026.
LATAM Airlines flights from Auckland Intl to Rio de Janeiro
Qantas Airways flights from Auckland Intl to Rio de Janeiro

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 9 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,003Average$2,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,272Average$2,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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