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$622 - $1,148
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Price
NewarkRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
EWR - GIG
EWRGIG
Newark
Thu 8/22
3 stops22h 53m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 9/5
2 stops18h 56m
New York John F Kennedy IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
JFK - GIG
JFKGIG
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 6/11
2 stops21h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 6/13
1 stop14h 15m
New York John F Kennedy IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
JFK - GIG
JFKGIG
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 10/8
2 stops20h 30m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 10/14
2 stops25h 05m
New York John F Kennedy IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
JFK - GIG
JFKGIG
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/2
1 stop20h 53m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 10/2
1 stop15h 07m
New York John F Kennedy IntlRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
JFK - SDU
JFKSDU
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/23
2 stops19h 15m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Sat 9/28
2 stops28h 36m
NewarkRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
EWR - GIG
EWRGIG
Newark
Wed 9/4
2 stops18h 50m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 9/9
2 stops23h 08m
NewarkRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
EWR - SDU
EWRSDU
Newark
Thu 8/1
2 stops18h 05m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Sun 8/11
2 stops18h 49m
New York LaGuardiaRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
LGA - GIG
LGAGIG
New York LaGuardia
Wed 10/23
1 stop18h 45m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 10/30
1 stop20h 45m
New York LaGuardiaRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
LGA - GIG
LGAGIG
New York LaGuardia
Wed 9/18
1 stop12h 02m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 9/25
1 stop20h 35m
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Rio de Janeiro (average of $673). Flying to Rio de Janeiro in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,050). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$1,002
February
$915
March
$841
April
$832
May
$830
June
$944
July
$969
August
$715
September
$673
October
$791
November
$894
December
$1,050
RIO Temperature | 69.8 - 82.4 °F |
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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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).
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Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar
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Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar
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Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar
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Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar
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Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar
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Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar
Rio de Janeiro is synonymous with its glitzy Carnival, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ statue on Corcovado, and the “itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny” bikinis littering the beach at Ipanema. Brazil’s lively cultural capital nestles between the sea and the mountains, and is home to Tijuca Forest, the world’s biggest urban forest, which was completely replanted during the late 19th century. The city is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, encompassing most of Brazil’s major tourist attractions.
Tourists booking flights to Rio are advised to bring their open minds and attitudes. Temptation runs rapid in Rio — if the samba doesn’t seduce you, the people will. The city moves to the music of the choro, samba and bossa nova, all of which form the principal source of Brazilian national culture. Rio’s infamous annual carnival is a wild, colorful and hedonistic affair that draws together both rich and poor, who flood the streets for the world’s largest samba parade on the Sambodromo.
If you like the heat you will love Rio de Janeiro where the temperature rarely drops below 68 degrees (Fahrenheit). Rio has a classical tropical climate. December to March is summer, and it is very humid with temperatures topping 100 degrees. December has the most rain and July and August the least. Winter is short, lasting only from June to September. Daytime temperatures in winter are in the 70s and 80s the nights are cooler.
Peak Season:
Carnival, usually in February, is “the” time to come to Rio. To take in some sights and museums, you will need to arrive a few days before the party starts and linger a few days after. Flights to Rio and hotel prices are higher during Carnival. Book your hotel and Rio de Janeiro flight at least a year in advance.
Another grand party is New Year’s Eve, called Reveillon. Millions pack the beach for the all-night celebration, music, and fireworks.
Off Season:
The city is less crowded and prices are a bit lower in winter, from May to October, with the exception of Reveillon.
The Rio de Janeiro subway doesn’t reach all parts of the city, but it is air conditioned and quicker and cheaper than the buses, which can take you anywhere. You will need to learn enough Portuguese to ask for directions though, since few drivers speak English. Avoid taking buses at night; they can be a hotspot for robberies. The private Fresco buses have regular stops and can be flagged down anywhere on the way to the beach, downtown or the airport. If you’re traveling anywhere in the city at night, take a taxi to play it safe. There are plenty of taxis around, and you shouldn’t have trouble flagging one down. For a more reliable and air-conditioned cab, your best bet is one of the radio taxis and cab companies that serves hotels. It’s always a good idea to negotiate your fare before you get in the car if the meter isn’t running. If you rent a car, stay alert and keep the car doors locked. You’ll have to deal with heavy traffic, poorly labeled streets and scarce parking.
Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport, better known as Galeao International Airport (GIG), is one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Galeao is Portuguese for galleon, and the airport is named for Galleon Beach, where the majestic ship Padre Eterno was built in 1663.
Located 13 miles (20km) from central Rio de Janeiro, the airport is a favorite gateway for travelers looking to soak up the sun on Copacabana Beach or party the night away during Carnival. Its proximity to such a major international tourism destination means you can find flights to Galeao International Airport from all over the world, including local connections from Salvador da Bahia, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Vitora; and international ones from most major European and North American cities including London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and Washington DC.
With the addition of the second terminal in 1999, the airport increased its capacity to 7.5 million passengers annually, though it is currently handling more than 12 million each year. This adds up to long queues for everything from security to coffee, and a lack of seating in the departure lounges. However, the airport is currently beefing up its terminals and infrastructure in a big way ahead of Rio de Janeiro hosting the World Cup in 2014.