Direct flights from New York City to Rio de Janeiro

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New York City

United States

United States

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Brazil

GIG

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport

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Distance
4,800 miles  ·  (7,725 km)
Flight time
9 hours and 30 minutes
Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta
  • Gol
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A330-200
  • Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
  • Boeing 787-8

New York City to Rio de Janeiro Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from New York City to Rio de Janeiro. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from JFK to GIG, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First JFK-GIG flights start in July

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro

What is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

🌴  Tropical

Rio de Janeiro is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Since Rio de Janeiro is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

Airlines flying from New York City to Rio de Janeiro

Airline-specific flight schedules from New York City to Rio de Janeiro

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from New York City JFK to Rio de Janeiro GIG. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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American Airlines
American Airlines flight schedulefrom New York City to Rio de Janeiro

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld
American Airlines flights start in October
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Delta flight schedulefrom New York City to Rio de Janeiro

Delta is a member of SkyTeam
Delta flights start in December
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Gol flight schedulefrom New York City to Rio de Janeiro

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New York City to Rio de Janeiro Flights

Flights from JFK to GIG are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 22:30 - 23:45. The earliest flight departs at 22:30, the last flight departs at 23:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First class on this non-stop route.

The fastest direct flight from New York City to Rio de Janeiro takes 9 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between New York City and Rio de Janeiro is 4,800 miles (or 7,725 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ).

How many flights per week are there from JFK to GIG?

There are 2 flights per week flying from New York City to Rio de Janeiro (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from New York City to Rio de Janeiro?

9 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from New York City to Rio de Janeiro.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from New York City?

The distance from New York City to Rio de Janeiro is 4,800 miles (7,725 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from JFK airport to GIG airport?

American Airlines, Delta and Gol are flying nonstop from New York City to Rio de Janeiro.

What alliances have direct flights from New York City to Rio de Janeiro?

Oneworld and SkyTeam are flying nonstop from New York City to Rio de Janeiro.

What classes are available from New York City to Rio de Janeiro?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

What aircraft types fly from New York City to Rio de Janeiro?

Aircraft types that fly from New York City to Rio de Janeiro:

  • Airbus A330-200
  • Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
  • Boeing 787-8

What is the earliest flight departing from New York City to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest flight departs at 22:30 from New York City and arrives at 10:15 at Rio de Janeiro.

What is the latest flight available from New York City to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest flight departs at 23:45 from New York City and arrives at 10:15 at Rio de Janeiro.

Non-stop flights from JFK to GIG

4,800 miles (7,725 km)  ·  9h 30m

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