How many flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 30% of flights from London to Rio de Janeiro were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means that travelers should anticipate a higher likelihood of connecting flights when planning their journey.

How long does it take to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

The direct flight time from London to Rio de Janeiro typically takes 11 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 9254 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 21 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their itinerary.

How much more do direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Historically, direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro cost approximately 35% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $2220, while connecting flights had a median price of $1646. Direct flights constituted about 30% of the available options across the trailing quarter, indicating they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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London to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Right now, the cheapest flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $1426–$2055, with a median of $1657. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating a less favorable pricing environment.

A typical journey from London to Rio de Janeiro takes about 11h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers involved. For connecting flights, the median journey time is significantly longer, at 30h 0m.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, most itineraries involve 2 stopovers. This means you will likely have at least one layover on your journey from London to Rio de Janeiro.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $643. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $1281, and July, where the median fare is $1362.

The distance between London and Rio de Janeiro is 9254 kilometers, classifying this route as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance means flights typically involve extended travel times.

How much is a round trip from London to Rio de Janeiro

Regular price: £669 - £1,289

Prices for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is between 669 GBP and 1289 GBP. The current lowest deal is 626 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 25.

now £626

Low £669

High £1,289

The cheapest time to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest month to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro is March, with a median price of $643. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2271. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £643

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,271

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Avianca

KLM

TAP Portugal

Air France

Last-minute flights going from London to Rio de Janeiro

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£819

£711

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

Ryanair

£898

£699

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£774

£682

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£758

£656

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£779

£650

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

Ryanair

£837

£669

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

£1,056 → £680

36%

10 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 14

£986 → £635

36%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

£1,025 → £712

31%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

£991 → £683

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

London - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Rio de Janeiro are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $643 for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 50m

The median flight time for a direct flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is 11h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 70% of routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Avianca has 47 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro appear frequently.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro, making it a budget-friendly departure option.

📍 ~40 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£631

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major international hub, providing many flight options to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~23 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£668

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for quick access to flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~13 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£811

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~57 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£851

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted provides another option for travelers flying from London to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~49 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£663

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is a viable choice for flights departing to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~44 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£691

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good arrival option for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£591

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

This airport is a primary international gateway for Brazil, offering extensive domestic and international connections.

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by connecting flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~£572

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Air France

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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$2,074

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From LHR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $1556. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $1917, while booking 0-6 days before departure resulted in an even higher average price of $1676. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance had an average price of $1886.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is considered to be $1426 or less. The median price for this route was $1657. Prices above $2055 were observed in the higher quartile of fares. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $643. Other typically more affordable months include November, with a median price of $1281, and July, with a median price of $1362. The annual median price for this route is $1657, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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London to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

How much is a round trip from London to Rio de Janeiro

Regular price: £669 - £1,289

Prices for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is between 669 GBP and 1289 GBP. The current lowest deal is 626 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 25.

now £626

Low £669

High £1,289

The cheapest time to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

March

Cheapest

Flights from £643

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,271

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Avianca

KLM

TAP Portugal

Air France

Last-minute flights going from London to Rio de Janeiro

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£819

£711

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

Ryanair

£898

£699

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£774

£682

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£758

£656

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£779

£650

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

Ryanair

£837

£669

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

£1,056 → £680

36%

10 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 14

£986 → £635

36%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

£1,025 → £712

31%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

£991 → £683

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

London - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Rio de Janeiro are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $643 for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 50m

The median flight time for a direct flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is 11h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 70% of routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Avianca has 47 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro appear frequently.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro, making it a budget-friendly departure option.

📍 ~40 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£631

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major international hub, providing many flight options to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~23 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£668

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for quick access to flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~13 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£811

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~57 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£851

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted provides another option for travelers flying from London to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~49 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£663

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is a viable choice for flights departing to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~44 km from London (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£691

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good arrival option for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£591

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

This airport is a primary international gateway for Brazil, offering extensive domestic and international connections.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

91% AI deal score

$1,929

$1,527

Save $402

TAP Portugal

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Today’s best flight deals from London to Rio de Janeiro

London to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

How much is a round trip from London to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest time to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Last-minute flights going from London to Rio de Janeiro

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Popular Airports to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

London - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Current fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

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Apr 06

Apr 16

Apr 09

Apr 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

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

What is a good price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

How many flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

How much more do direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other cities

London to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

How much is a round trip from London to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest time to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Last-minute flights going from London to Rio de Janeiro

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Popular Airports to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

London - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Current fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

Apr 13

Apr 06

Apr 16

Apr 09

Apr 06

Nov 18

Nov 23

Mar 17

Mar 31

Mar 18

Dec 02

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

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

What is a good price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?