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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,367

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RIO
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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 7 February 2026.

Tue 24/306:45
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops32h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 31/318:05
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops38h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/2$2,371
Mon 20/719:10
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 26/718:05
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop31h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$2,451
Wed 15/406:00
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops31h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 27/405:00
GIG
-
AKL
3 stops28h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$2,480
Sat 7/206:05
WLG
-
GIG
2 stops26h 25m
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/223:55
GIG
-
WLG
2 stops31h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$2,530
Thu 2/408:20
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops25h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 19/407:55
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops42h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$2,575
Wed 15/408:20
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/405:00
GIG
-
AKL
3 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$2,580
Thu 13/806:00
CHC
-
GIG
2 stops30h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/822:25
GIG
-
CHC
2 stops34h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$2,582
Sun 16/806:05
WLG
-
GIG
2 stops26h 15m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/905:00
GIG
-
WLG
3 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$2,598
Sun 16/814:55
WLG
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/918:05
GIG
-
WLG
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$2,633
Sat 26/909:00
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1012:05
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$2,650
Tue 15/906:00
WLG
-
GIG
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/922:25
GIG
-
WLG
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$2,655
Fri 28/813:50
CHC
-
GIG
2 stops22h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 7/1012:20
GIG
-
CHC
2 stops59h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/2$2,715

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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,371

One-way from

$1,367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,553
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($565 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($131 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 7 February 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

06:45-22:55

2 stops32h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 31/3

18:05-00:30

2 stops38h 25m

$2,371

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/7

19:10-21:15

1 stop17h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 26/7

18:05-16:55

1 stop31h 50m

$2,451

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

06:00-22:00

2 stops31h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

05:00-00:30

3 stops28h 30m

$2,480

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/4

08:20-17:20

2 stops25h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 19/4

07:55-16:55

2 stops42h 00m

$2,575

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

08:20-22:00

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

05:00-00:30

3 stops28h 30m

$2,580

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Mon 1/6

05:45-22:00

2 stops31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/7

22:25-20:25

2 stops31h 00m

$2,783

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

23:30-13:10

3 stops53h 40m

$1,534

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

20:10-07:05

3 stops50h 55m

$1,579

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

16:55-06:25

2 stops53h 30m

$1,625

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

20:15-12:40

2 stops55h 25m

$1,665

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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 7 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, LATAM Airlines, andQantas Airways 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
3,507 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
987 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,507 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 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 Christchurch - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Auckland Intl - 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,991Average$2,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,259Average$2,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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