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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

To save on the cost of your flight from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 31% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,469 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $3,069. Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro?

May can be a great time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about $2,654. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $1,946. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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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$1,369+ Flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from	$2,167
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,474

LATAM Airlines
21/8-28/8
3 total stops
56h 55m total
New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($758 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 10 July 2025.

Thu 21/819:10AKL - GIG

1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines

Thu 28/822:15GIG - AKL

2 stops40h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/7$2,167

Fri 22/809:00AKL - GIG

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 29/822:15GIG - AKL

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$2,381

Fri 17/1020:10AKL - GIG

1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 27/1023:55GIG - AKL

1 stop25h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/7$2,657

Tue 4/1115:50AKL - GIG

2 stops34h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 14/1223:55GIG - AKL

2 stops41h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/7$2,820

Tue 25/1106:05CHC - GIG

2 stops73h 50mEmirates

Fri 28/1103:45GIG - CHC

2 stops42h 45mEmirates

Deal found 9/7$3,857

Fri 7/1107:40WLG - GIG

2 stops42h 35mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/1123:00GIG - WLG

3 stops47h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/7$3,885

Fri 7/1116:00WLG - GIG

2 stops39h 55mEmirates

Mon 10/1103:45GIG - WLG

2 stops52h 05mEmirates

Deal found 9/7$4,041

Fri 7/1116:45WLG - GIG

2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/1121:55GIG - WLG

2 stops58h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/7$5,149

Tue 25/1106:00CHC - GIG

3 stops64h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 29/1118:00GIG - CHC

3 stops61h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/7$5,796

Tue 25/1112:00CHC - GIG

2 stops58h 00mLufthansa

Sat 29/1115:35GIG - CHC

2 stops51h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/7$22,470

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Thu 21/819:10AKL - GIG

1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines

Thu 28/822:15GIG - AKL

2 stops40h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/7$2,167

Fri 22/809:00AKL - GIG

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 29/822:15GIG - AKL

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$2,381

Fri 17/1020:10AKL - GIG

1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 27/1023:55GIG - AKL

1 stop25h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/7$2,657

Tue 4/1115:50AKL - GIG

2 stops34h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 14/1223:55GIG - AKL

2 stops41h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/7$2,820

Tue 25/1106:05CHC - GIG

2 stops73h 50mEmirates

Fri 28/1103:45GIG - CHC

2 stops42h 45mEmirates

Deal found 9/7$3,857

Fri 7/1116:45WLG - GIG

2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/1121:55GIG - WLG

2 stops58h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/7$5,149

Tue 25/1106:00CHC - GIG

3 stops64h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 29/1118:00GIG - CHC

3 stops61h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/7$5,796

Fri 7/1107:40WLG - GIG

2 stops42h 35mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/1123:00GIG - WLG

3 stops47h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/7$3,885

Fri 7/1116:00WLG - GIG

2 stops39h 55mEmirates

Mon 10/1103:45GIG - WLG

2 stops52h 05mEmirates

Deal found 9/7$4,041

Tue 25/1112:00CHC - GIG

2 stops58h 00mLufthansa

Sat 29/1115:35GIG - CHC

2 stops51h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/7$22,470

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Rio de Janeiro. Data last updated 10 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 21/819:10AKL - GIG

1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines

Thu 28/822:15GIG - AKL

2 stops40h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/7$2,167

Fri 22/809:00AKL - GIG

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 29/822:15GIG - AKL

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$2,381

Sat 23/800:25AKL - GIG

2 stops58h 20mKLM

Sun 31/821:55GIG - AKL

2 stops46h 30mKLM

Deal found 10/7$5,570

Sun 24/820:30AKL - GIG

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Sat 30/803:05GIG - AKL

1 stop39h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/7$3,396

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AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

19:10-21:05

1 stop16h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 28/8

22:15-05:15

2 stops40h 00m

$2,167

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/8

09:00-22:30

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 29/8

22:15-05:15

2 stops40h 00m

$2,381

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

20:10-22:30

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/10

23:55-17:30

1 stop25h 35m

$2,657

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

15:50-10:15

2 stops34h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 14/12

23:55-09:25

2 stops41h 30m

$2,820

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

06:05-15:55

2 stops73h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 28/11

03:45-14:30

2 stops42h 45m

$3,857

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Fri 7/11

07:40-10:15

2 stops42h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/11

23:00-14:50

3 stops47h 50m

$3,885

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Fri 7/11

16:00-15:55

2 stops39h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/11

03:45-23:50

2 stops52h 05m

$4,041

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG - GIG

WLGGIG

Wellington

Fri 7/11

16:45-09:35

2 stops32h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/11

21:55-00:05

2 stops58h 10m

$5,149

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

06:00-06:55

3 stops64h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 29/11

18:00-23:55

3 stops61h 55m

$5,796

ChristchurchRio de Janeiro

CHC - GIG

CHCGIG

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

12:00-06:00

2 stops58h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 29/11

15:35-10:40

2 stops51h 05m

$22,470

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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

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,807 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

873 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,846 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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.

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