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

Historically, approximately 10% of flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route, and travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from London to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 11 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 9254 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 21 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

Should I set a price alert for London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Given that flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are frequently discounted, setting a price alert is a beneficial strategy. This route often sees price fluctuations, making alerts useful for capturing better deals. Historically, this route has been classified as one with frequent price changes, suggesting opportunities for savings.

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London to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Right now, only 6% of recent fares for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are classified as a good price. Current fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $1027–$1610 and a median of $1375. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from London to Rio de Janeiro takes about 11h 55m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. The non-stop flight time is also 11h 55m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 21h 30m.

The route from London to Rio de Janeiro covers a distance of 9254 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

If you are looking for cheap flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, the cheapest months to fly are typically March, with a median fare of $828. May also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $953, followed by June at a median of $979.

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

Regular price: £698 - £1,386

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is typically between 698 GBP and 1386 GBP. The current lowest deal is 614 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 10.

now £614

Low £698

High £1,386

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 $808. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2152. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £808

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,152

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Rio de Janeiro

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Rio de Janeiro

London (SEN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK

£1,044

£796

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

Ryanair

£819

£654

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£803

£660

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£802

£660

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£800

£663

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£805

£668

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

£1,080 → £695

36%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

£1,053 → £698

34%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£1,082 → £763

29%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£1,005 → £713

29%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

London - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Rio de Janeiro are below the typical level at $614.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $808.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 55m

The typical direct flight from London to Rio de Janeiro takes 11h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro, making it a great value departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~£649

Heathrow (LHR)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£678

London City (LCY)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£760

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another option for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~£872

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers competitive prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~£655

Luton (LTN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£680

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£649

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

This airport is a primary international gateway for Brazil, offering high connectivity for long-haul flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~£590

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

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Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

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From LCY

Elite

Dec 31

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

91% AI deal score

$13,463

$9,548

Save $3,915

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Sep 01

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$5,469

$3,581

Save $1,888

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Sep 01

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$5,543

$3,687

Save $1,856

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 31

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$12,637

$9,527

Save $3,110

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$1,987

$1,668

Save $319

Alitalia

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$1,987

$1,668

Save $319

Alitalia

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 18

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$1,983

$1,722

Save $261

Alitalia

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Feb 05

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$4,371

$3,259

Save $1,112

From LHR

Elite

Nov 01

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,741

$3,035

Save $706

From LHR

Elite

Oct 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,947

$3,059

Save $888

From LHR

Elite

Oct 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,959

$3,173

Save $786

From LHR

Elite

Oct 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,947

$3,173

Save $774

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $888. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1080, while booking 60+ days out resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1417. This suggests that last-minute deals can be more favorable than booking far in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is considered to be $1027 or less. The median price for this route was $1375. Prices above $1610 were observed in the higher quartile, indicating less favorable deals. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the good price threshold for better value.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro include March, with a median price of $828, and May, with a median price of $953. June also presented a relatively lower median price of $979. The annual median price for this route was $1375, 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

The route from London to Rio de Janeiro covers a distance of 9254 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

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

Regular price: £698 - £1,386

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is typically between 698 GBP and 1386 GBP. The current lowest deal is 614 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 10.

now £614

Low £698

High £1,386

The cheapest time to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

March

Cheapest

Flights from £808

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,152

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Rio de Janeiro

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Rio de Janeiro

London (SEN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK

£1,044

£796

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

Ryanair

£819

£654

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£803

£660

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£802

£660

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£800

£663

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Rio de Janeiro

London (STN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£805

£668

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

£1,080 → £695

36%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

£1,053 → £698

34%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£1,082 → £763

29%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£1,005 → £713

29%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro

London - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Rio de Janeiro are below the typical level at $614.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $808.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 55m

The typical direct flight from London to Rio de Janeiro takes 11h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro, making it a great value departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~£649

Heathrow (LHR)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£678

London City (LCY)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£760

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another option for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~£872

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers competitive prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~£655

Luton (LTN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£680

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£649

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

This airport is a primary international gateway for Brazil, offering high connectivity for long-haul flights.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$4,371

$3,259

Save $1,112

From LHR

Elite

Nov 01

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,741

$3,035

Save $706

From LHR

Elite

Oct 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,947

$3,059

Save $888

From LHR

Elite

Oct 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,959

$3,173

Save $786

From LHR

Elite

Oct 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,947

$3,173

Save $774

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

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 11h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Dec 31

Sep 01

Sep 01

Dec 31

Nov 25

Nov 25

Nov 18

Feb 05

Nov 01

Oct 28

Oct 27

Oct 27

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?

Should I set a price alert for London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 11h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Dec 31

Sep 01

Sep 01

Dec 31

Nov 25

Nov 25

Nov 18

Feb 05

Nov 01

Oct 28

Oct 27

Oct 27

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?