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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,691

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RIO
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 6 August 2026.

Tue 1/919:10 -
2 stops26h 05m
Mon 7/918:05 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 4/8$2,336
Fri 9/1020:10 -
1 stop17h 05m
Sun 18/1013:40 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 4/8$2,345
Thu 5/1108:55 -
2 stops28h 20m
Tue 4/518:05 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 1/8$2,348
Tue 13/1020:10 -
1 stop17h 05m
Fri 23/1019:25 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 1/8$2,350
Fri 18/919:10 -
1 stop17h 05m
Mon 21/919:25 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 2/8$2,356
Sun 23/819:10 -
2 stops26h 05m
Sun 6/918:05 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 4/8$2,363
Fri 21/807:00 -
2 stops29h 15m
Fri 4/922:25 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 3/8$2,375
Fri 21/819:10 -
1 stop17h 05m
Fri 4/922:25 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 3/8$2,384
Mon 17/806:30 -
2 stops25h 50m
Sat 22/819:25 -
2 stops30h 00m
Deal found 2/8$2,465
Sat 26/920:00 -
2 stops53h 20m
Fri 2/1018:05 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 4/8$2,574
Tue 15/913:05 -
2 stops23h 10m
Tue 22/911:10 -
2 stops45h 45m
Deal found 1/8$2,824
Wed 5/815:55 -
2 stops59h 45m
Sat 8/822:25 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 4/8$2,884

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,336

One-way from

$1,691

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,294
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 1/9-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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4/9
  • 4/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 6 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

06:15-21:15

2 stops31h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/11

12:15-17:15

2 stops37h 00m

$2,457

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Mon 17/8

06:30-17:20

2 stops25h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 22/8

19:25-16:25

2 stops30h 00m

$2,465
Fastest return journey

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/9

19:10-23:40

2 stops19h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 21/9

15:00-15:05

3 stops33h 05m

$2,578

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Tue 15/9

13:05-21:15

2 stops23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

11:10-23:55

2 stops45h 45m

$2,824

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/1

15:50-08:20

2 stops32h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/2

22:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

$2,833

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Mon 24/8

08:20-17:20

2 stops24h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 28/8

19:25-16:25

2 stops30h 00m

$2,988

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/11

19:45-21:15

1 stop17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 26/12

11:00-17:15

1 stop38h 15m

$3,068

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/9

06:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

05:00-00:30

3 stops28h 30m

$3,074

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

06:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/9

19:30-00:30

3 stops38h 00m

$3,141

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Thu 29/10

20:30-11:40

2 stops55h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/11

12:30-23:50

2 stops43h 20m

$3,456

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Deals found on 4/8

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,294). Flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,726). 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 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 6 August 2026.
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
1,079 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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
1,079 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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
1,973 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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 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 31h. 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, Wellington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and Christchurch - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,294). Flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,726). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,088Average$2,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,784Average$3,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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