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

Emirates operates the most flights from Malaysia to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at 0 per week, while American Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

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.

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 Kuala Lumpur, starting at RM 5,576 return.

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 RM 6,255 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.

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

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is the cheapest route at RM 5,576 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

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

On average, a return flight from Malaysia to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport costs RM 7,670, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport average RM 7,995.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at RM 6,037 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 12,095.

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 RM 5,527 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at RM 8,496.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

American Airlines is the most popular airline flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK, followed by Emirates.

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Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

23:15 - 09:25Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

45h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

23:00 - 18:05Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

56h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

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Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

23:15 - 10:15Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

46h 00m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

23:00 - 18:05Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Mon, 29 Mar - Thu, 22 Apr

22:50 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

44h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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44h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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22:50 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

44h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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16:35 - 12:45Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 10m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

RM 6,458Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 31 Dec

08:15 - 07:40Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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RM 3,966Turkish Airlines

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Sun, 13 Dec

23:45 - 07:40Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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08:15 - 07:40Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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RM 4,077Turkish Airlines

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10:10 - 21:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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23:15 - 10:15Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

46h 00m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

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22:00 - 19:15Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

56h 15m3 stops Singapore Changi Athens Eleftherios V. Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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08:15 - 21:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

48h 05m2 stops Istanbul Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

RM 4,648Turkish Airlines

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23:05 - 00:35Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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RM 4,853Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

23:15 - 09:25Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

45h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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56h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

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46h 00m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mon, 29 Mar - Thu, 22 Apr

22:50 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

44h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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44h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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22:50 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

44h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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56h 40m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

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22:50 - 06:10Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

42h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

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56h 40m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

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Tue, 30 Mar - Wed, 21 Apr

22:50 - 06:10Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

42h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

22:10 - 17:50Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

56h 40m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

RM 6,070American Airlines

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Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 27 Dec

23:15 - 10:15Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

46h 00m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

23:00 - 18:05Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

56h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

RM 6,295American Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, 3 Apr - Fri, 23 Apr

22:50 - 08:20Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

44h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

22:10 - 17:50Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

56h 40m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

RM 6,429American Airlines

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Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

21:40 - 18:45Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl-Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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16:35 - 12:45Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 10m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

RM 6,458Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Booking Insights

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

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What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?: Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is the cheapest route at RM 5,576 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from Malaysia to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport costs RM 7,670, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport average RM 7,995.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?: Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at RM 6,037 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 12,095.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Morning flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are the cheapest at RM 5,527 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at RM 8,496.

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Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Rio de Janeiro based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 RM 6,255 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.
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 Kuala Lumpur, starting at RM 5,576 return.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Emirates operates the most flights from Malaysia to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at 0 per week, while American Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.
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.

For flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, a good return fare is around RM 6,255. 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 November. Return fares historically average RM 5,866, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to morning to save up to RM 2,970 on a return flight. Morning flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport average RM 5,527 compared to RM 8,496 for afternoon flights.
Once you arrive in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, a great place to start is Copacabana Beach. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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