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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,598

AKL — RIO
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Fri 16/1020:10 -
1 stop17h 05m
Fri 23/1019:25 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 1/9$2,329
Fri 16/1020:10 -
1 stop17h 05m
Fri 23/1018:05 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 3/9$2,332
Mon 21/909:00 -
2 stops27h 15m
Sat 17/1019:25 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 3/9$2,334
Sun 1/1119:45 -
1 stop17h 30m
Sat 28/1104:15 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 3/9$2,380
Wed 28/1006:05 -
2 stops31h 10m
Sun 1/1119:10 -
2 stops36h 40m
Deal found 2/9$3,457
Wed 28/1006:00 -
2 stops31h 15m
Sun 1/1112:20 -
2 stops43h 39m
Deal found 2/9$3,629

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

$2,329

One-way from

$1,633

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,993
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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5/12-31/12
  • 5/12-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($140 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Sat 5/12

06:00-16:40

3 stops50h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,633

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Mon 7/12

14:20-12:05

2 stops61h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,698

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Tue 13/10

06:00-17:20

2 stops27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,077

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

09:00-20:00

2 stops27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,193

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

06:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,279

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Tue 13/10

06:05-21:15

2 stops31h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,296

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

20:10-00:15

2 stops20h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 23/10

13:40-17:55

2 stops36h 15m

$2,383
Fastest return journey

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

20:10-22:00

1 stop17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,415

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Sun 27/9

16:45-15:50

2 stops39h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,516

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Wed 7/10

16:40-16:05

2 stops39h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,516

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,392). Flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,722). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
1,090 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
1,988 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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

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

    Departing from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro will take you 20h 05m. There are 12255 km between New Zealand and Rio de Janeiro. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular flight routes from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro are Auckland Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Christchurch - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and Wellington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,392). Flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,722). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,086Average$2,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,782Average$3,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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