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

Departing from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro will take you 26h 35m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to RIO?

When flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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.

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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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Round-trip from	$2,446
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Popular in	December
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Average price	$2,656

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9/11-21/11
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38h 30m total
New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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43h 40m total
New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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Thu 28/1

13:20-06:30

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06:05-08:45

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00:00-15:00

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$2,205

AucklandRio de Janeiro

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Wed 27/1

16:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,230

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21:00-17:45

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ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC Christchurch - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Mon 22/2

12:00-01:00

3 stops29h 00m

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00:00-15:00

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$2,281

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3 stops57h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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$2,411

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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 $2,434). Flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,472). 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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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.

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2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

EZE - GRU

Extremely bad..worst flight, delayed by 3 hours sitting in aircraft.

LATAM Airlines

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

EZE - GRU

Extremely bad..worst flight, delayed by 3 hours sitting in aircraft.

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?
Departing from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro will take you 26h 35m. 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 $2,434). Flying from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,472). 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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