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Cheapest return flight
777 €
Typical prices: 860 €-1.274 €
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15.11.Fri 30.11.
DUS - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
866 €
Typical prices: 837 €-1.236 €
Lufthansa
Tue 13.11.Wed 28.11.
FRA - GIG • Direct
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You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 11h 55m
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Most flights • 7 per week
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Cheapest • 11% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
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Recent return flight deals to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun, 15. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov
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7:15 - 20:10Düsseldorf  Duesseldorf Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
40h 55m2 stops Porto Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 12:20Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Düsseldorf Duesseldorf Intl
15h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
777 €Multiple Airlines
8 hours ago
Sat, 28. Nov - Fri, 11. Dec
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17:30 - 20:10Düsseldorf  Duesseldorf Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
22:05 - 12:20Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Düsseldorf Duesseldorf Intl
34h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
778 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
23 hours ago
Sun, 15. Nov - Fri, 4. Dec
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7:15 - 20:10Düsseldorf  Duesseldorf Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
40h 55m2 stops Porto Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 11:55Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Düsseldorf Duesseldorf Intl
15h 20m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
778 €Multiple Airlines
8 hours ago
Sat, 5. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:30 - 20:10Düsseldorf  Duesseldorf Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:35 - 12:20Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Düsseldorf Duesseldorf Intl
15h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
779 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
1 day ago
Sun, 29. Nov - Sat, 5. Dec
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9:00 - 6:10Nuremberg  Nürnberg-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:40 - 9:45Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Nuremberg Nürnberg
14h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
802 €Lufthansa
3 hours ago
Sun, 29. Nov - Sat, 5. Dec
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9:00 - 6:10Nuremberg  Nürnberg-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:40 - 9:45Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Nuremberg Nürnberg
14h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
805 €Lufthansa
2 days ago
Mon, 16. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov
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6:40 - 21:30Düsseldorf  Duesseldorf Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes
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23:40 - 21:40Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Düsseldorf Duesseldorf Intl
18h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
821 €Air France
3+ days ago
Mon, 23. Nov - Sun, 6. Dec
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20:45 - 18:30Düsseldorf  Duesseldorf Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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15:25 - 19:55Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Düsseldorf Duesseldorf Intl
24h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
824 €Air France
2 days ago
Mon, 23. Nov - Wed, 9. Dec
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6:00 - 21:25Berlin  Berlin Brandenburg-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:40 - 22:15Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Berlin Berlin Brandenburg
18h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
844 €KLM
18 hours ago
Tue, 17. Nov - Tue, 1. Dec
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6:00 - 23:10Berlin  Berlin Brandenburg-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
KLM Logo
15:25 - 15:40Rio de Janeiro  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Berlin Berlin Brandenburg
20h 15m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
846 €KLM
1 day ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is the cheapest route at 777 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Berlin to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from 844 €.

How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

On average, a return flight from Germany to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport costs 1.036 €, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Bremen average 993 €, while Frankfurt am Main Airport runs a bit higher at 998 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at 1.005 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at 1.126 €.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport with an average price of 880 € return.
•December (1.317 €) and July (1.231 €) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Morning flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are the cheapest at 1.031 € return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at 1.095 €.

What is a good deal for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights under 860 € are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Frankfurt am Main Airport 822 €
•Bremen 859 €.

When are flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

395 €
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Berlin to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

When to book flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is around 860 € return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Direct flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are available from Frankfurt am Main Airport, with a flight time of about 11h 40m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are from Düsseldorf, starting at 777 € return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 11% higher than the average return fare of 1.036 €.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Lufthansa operates the most flights from Germany to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at 7 per week, and for this route Lufthansa is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Germany to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • How many flights serve Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport receives 1 flights per day and 7 per week from across the world. Frankfurt am Main Airport has the most flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport with 7 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Rio de Janeiro can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Rio de Janeiro include Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). This airport is not in Rio de Janeiro itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, book around 21 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 18% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, a good return fare is around 860 €. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in May. Return fares historically average 880 €, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to 63 € on a return flight. Morning flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport average 1.031 € compared to 1.095 € for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, a few great places to start are Praia da Barra da Tijuca, RioCentro, and Praia do Arpoador. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1653 reviews
7,1Food
7,0Entertainment
7,5Boarding
7,4Comfort
8,2Crew
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Everything was wonderful, with the exception of boarding a bus to go to our gate. Seems odd, that on both the arrival and departure from Paris we had to drag our bags down stairs, get on a bus to do the next step.

10,0 ExcellentDon, Aug 2026
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Everything was wonderful, with the exception of boarding a bus to go to our gate. Seems odd, that on both the arrival and departure from Paris we had to drag our bags down stairs, get on a bus to do the next step.

Air France removed our luggage from the plane before it took off, seemingly intentionally, didn't notify us until after we reported it missing at SFO, and is giving us no updates on when, or whether, they will deliver it.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Not a good one this time. The absence of internet without any information/notification ahead was really the unacceptable part. Also this new A350-900 has a serious legroom challenge for economy seats. It’s more like a medium-haul flight legroom configuration.

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

Extremely poor. First - and oddly enough, Air France denied access to the Business Class lounge at CDG to all of us - although we were all flying Business Class. It is amazing that an airline denies lounge access to its passengers flying on business and paying several thousand dollars each ticket. Second, the food on Business Class on absolutely horrible. Air France must have made an effort to prepare bad tasting dishes (not even the ice cream was good). Third, the cabin temperature was too hot and although we complained many times, it never got cooler.

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

Overall, a good experience on this leg of the trip

The arrival was pretty bad. Long waits for the bus to deplaning the airplane.

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

The flight itinerary was changed 3 times, I explain the problem on the previous leg.

It poured rain, our luggage was sitting out in it uncovered on the transport cart while our plane was delayed! Nice business class plane for short flight to Lisbon, but more delay & rain in Lisbon, with terrible Business class seat with no entertainment & cold food on longer flight to London…ALL LUGGAGE AND CLOTHES INSIDE THEM WERE SOAKED THROUGH!!! Could only try with hair dryer to get some drying before quick turn round to train trip.

The plane was small and one felt the turbulence much more. The lines to get through immigration were insanely long.

Check in was excellent thanks to the team at the check in counter. I was disappointed to see that one has to pay for coffee on the flight. This is the first time I have seen that after 60 years of flying.

Our steward Margarida who served us from Lisbon to Boston was absolutely fantastic! She deserves a raise. Conscientious and thorough as well as showing appropriate attention for every need.

Comfortable but not Polaris or Delta comfort Business Class. Overall 7 out of 10

A bit disappointing. Our business class seats were not cleaned from previous flight. They were also missing headphones and bottled water. Dining options were not always available.

I have been flying internationally for most of like. My first trip with TAP- wonderful! I look forward to flying with them more frequently in the future!

Perfect although it took an hour to board the plane but other than that it was great

Very little space between chairs, making any long travel very uncomfortable. Food is also very basic.

Cobrar por escolher assento em voos longos é desumano e um tanto quanto covarde, pois já vamos passar horas sentados. O banheiro não tinha papel e estava bem sujo. O avião era um modelo novo emlderno. O entretenimento muito bom com filmes modernos e a refeição estava muito boa. Vôo atrasou demais.

I am vegan, and the food was not what I expected it to be One meal was good, but the rest of the things were not very satisfying… I was disappointed in the food The flight itself was very smooth and everybody was very very nice… The boarding was very good

Flight was canceled. Rebooked on Lufthansa Also Canceled. Had to pay 3000 more per person and fly Alaska to EWR and fly emirates to Athens.

The crew were great and constantly cleaning bathrooms and taking care of passengers. Flight was on time and arrived on time. Boarding was easy and hassle free. Food could have been better but decent selection. Overall recommend and will fly again.

The flight was great, smooth and even a little ahead of time.

Premium Economy was average for class. Seat comfort was just okay. Crew was attentive. Checkin was fine and moved quickly. Boarding process in Rome was not well organized.

It was a short haul trip, so food and entertainment weren’t a big issue

The flight was smooth, the premier economy seats were comfortable, the flight crew were excellent. The on board food, however, was AWFUL. I suggest bringing your own food on board.

The programming in the entertainment features was very out of date.

Terrible. Flight was cancelled with less than 10 hours notice. They added an extra flight to the itinerary and separated our weats which I specifically had already paid to have together.

Long delay, lack of space at the seats (not comfortable).

Again another extremely chaotic boarding for the flight. Could have easily opened up more automated gates and the staff could have proactively managed the queues as they're forming rather than sitting behind the counter, waiting for the boarding to start.

There was a stewardess walking up and down and keep spraying room refreshner on people heads and faces. I had to bread this and smell like a room freshener afterwards not to mention was keep falling on my face. It was terrible.

The food was fine. The seats are small but accomidating. The staff was very freindly. I would fly them again happily

My flight to Frankfurt was a very pleasant experience. The food was good, but what really stood out was the cabin crew, who were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional. The service was excellent—honestly, better than on some much more expensive flights I’ve taken. A wonderful experience overall!

The flight from FRA to SFO was uncomfortable. The crew allowed people to change seats after boarding finished, but then made some people move back to their seats but not others, which resulted in my wife and I having to sit in two middle seats for an 11 hour flight. The entertainment system was not working well throughout the flight, and stopped working completely around hour 8.

Economy plus on a long flight with Lufthansa was wonderful. Service starts with a pillow, blanket, slippers and care package waiting on your seat. An it just gets better from there.

Review what was entered already in the same booking. Not sure we will use Arrant Grant, given what happened!

Great service food was very good and overall experience was great !!

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

Very old plan, bad cabin layout and seats, entertainment system would get 95% through a film and then crash and reboot. I wont be using Lufthansa after I return back home, would rather pau more for a better flight arramgement.

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