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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,556

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RIO
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2026.

Mon 20/419:10
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop17h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 29/416:55
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops33h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,817
Sat 23/520:15
WLG
-
GIG
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/618:05
GIG
-
WLG
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,847
Mon 20/414:45
WLG
-
GIG
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/414:55
GIG
-
WLG
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,935
Mon 20/412:55
CHC
-
GIG
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/413:40
GIG
-
CHC
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,983
Sun 3/508:20
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 1/822:25
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops35h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/3$2,056
Mon 1/612:00
CHC
-
GIG
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/722:25
GIG
-
CHC
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,057
Sun 19/412:55
CHC
-
GIG
2 stops24h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 29/413:40
GIG
-
CHC
2 stops41h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,110
Sun 14/608:55
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/722:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$2,110
Mon 20/412:55
CHC
-
GIG
2 stops24h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 29/417:20
GIG
-
CHC
3 stops37h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,112
Tue 5/519:10
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops19h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 31/722:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop27h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/3$2,135
Sun 14/619:10
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop21h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 11/702:45
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop23h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/3$2,144
Mon 20/406:00
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops26h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 27/418:05
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops39h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/3$2,164

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Data was last updated 8 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,817

One-way from

$1,556

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,515
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 20/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($493 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($133 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 8 March 2026.
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Sat 23/5

20:15-22:00

3 stops40h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/6

18:05-20:35

2 stops35h 30m

$1,847

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Mon 1/6

12:00-22:00

2 stops25h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/7

22:25-07:50

2 stops42h 25m

$2,057

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

06:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

18:05-00:30

2 stops39h 25m

$2,164

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

08:20-17:20

2 stops24h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

20:25-00:30

3 stops37h 05m

$2,408

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Sun 19/4

06:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

12:20-00:20

2 stops45h 00m

$2,674

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Mon 20/4

06:05-22:00

2 stops30h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

12:20-23:55

2 stops44h 35m

$2,711

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Sun 19/4

06:05-17:20

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

13:40-23:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,711

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Wed 22/4

06:05-12:40

2 stops45h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 29/4

13:40-23:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,753

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Wed 17/6

16:35-17:20

2 stops39h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 20/6

02:45-00:20

2 stops30h 35m

$2,767

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Sat 18/4

15:55-22:00

2 stops45h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 29/4

12:20-23:55

2 stops44h 35m

$2,896

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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 8 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andLATAM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,917 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand 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.

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

    Departing from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro will take you 17h 50m. 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 8 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,020Average$2,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,292Average$2,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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