Are direct flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be cheaper, especially for longer international journeys. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on weekdays, rather than weekends or holidays, often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a few days may lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Manchester to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-11-19 – 2026-11-23
MAN - Rio de Janeiro
80% AI deal score
£748
£673
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79% AI deal score
£716
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MAN - Rio de Janeiro
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£714
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75% AI deal score
£693
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78% AI deal score
£727
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MAN - Rio de Janeiro
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£694
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MAN - Rio de Janeiro
79% AI deal score
£719
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£716
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£669
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Manchester to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro cover a substantial distance of 9342 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro, fares are typically $1499–$2417, with a median of $2235. Current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1344. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1458, and February presents another good option with a median fare of $1586.

For flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 32h 25m. This duration reflects the need for at least one stopover on most routes.

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

Regular price: £611 - £1,176

Prices for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro is 611 GBP to 1176 GBP. The current lowest deal is 619 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 21 to Nov 30.

now £619

Low £611

High £1,176

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro is November, with a median price of $1344. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2351. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from £1,344

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,351

Feb

May

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Ryanair

easyJet UK

LATAM Chile

City Connexion Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£719

£716

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£732

£711

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£697

£758

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK, LATAM Chile

£800

£766

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK, LATAM Chile

£704

£766

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK, LATAM Chile

£696

£766

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£938 → £724

23%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

£910 → £753

17%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

£941 → £786

16%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

£947 → £794

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Manchester - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November, May, and February are cheapest

Historically, November ($1344), May ($1458), and February ($1586) have been the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 32h 25m

Flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro typically take 32h 25m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers the most deals

Ryanair, easyJet UK, LATAM Chile, and TAP Portugal offer deals on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has 40 deals

Ryanair has historically offered 40 deals, more than any other airline on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£614

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 from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~£606

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

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

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (requires connecting flight or 5-6 hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~£584

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

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Elite

KLM, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 26

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

91% AI deal score

$2,374

$1,857

Save $517

Air France

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$5,310

$3,791

Save $1,519

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 17

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$5,254

$3,953

Save $1,301

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$2,381

$1,960

Save $421

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 22

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$2,395

$1,982

Save $413

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Mar 04

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$2,657

$2,199

Save $458

Air France, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Mar 02

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$2,651

$2,199

Save $452

Air France, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$5,338

$3,687

Save $1,651

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$5,459

$3,794

Save $1,665

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, often several months ahead, may result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is advisable. Last-minute deals are rare for international routes and usually carry higher risks.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation.

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Manchester to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

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

Regular price: £611 - £1,176

Prices for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro is 611 GBP to 1176 GBP. The current lowest deal is 619 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 21 to Nov 30.

now £619

Low £611

High £1,176

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

November

Cheapest

Flights from £1,344

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,351

Feb

May

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Ryanair

easyJet UK

LATAM Chile

City Connexion Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£719

£716

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£732

£711

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Ryanair

£697

£758

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK, LATAM Chile

£800

£766

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK, LATAM Chile

£704

£766

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Rio de Janeiro

Manchester (MAN) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

easyJet UK, LATAM Chile

£696

£766

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£938 → £724

23%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

£910 → £753

17%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

£941 → £786

16%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

£947 → £794

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Manchester - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November, May, and February are cheapest

Historically, November ($1344), May ($1458), and February ($1586) have been the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 32h 25m

Flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro typically take 32h 25m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers the most deals

Ryanair, easyJet UK, LATAM Chile, and TAP Portugal offer deals on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has 40 deals

Ryanair has historically offered 40 deals, more than any other airline on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£614

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 from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro.

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

💸 Flights from ~£606

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

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

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$5,459

$3,794

Save $1,665

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

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

Manchester to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

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

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Manchester - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, May, and February are cheapest

Connecting flights take 32h 25m

Ryanair offers the most deals

Ryanair has 40 deals

Deals appear regularly

Manchester 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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Nov 22

Nov 18

Nov 26

Nov 25

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 22

Mar 04

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Nov 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro?

Are direct flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Rio de Janeiro flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Manchester to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Related routes

More routes from Manchester

Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other cities

Manchester to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

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

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro

Manchester - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, May, and February are cheapest

Connecting flights take 32h 25m

Ryanair offers the most deals

Ryanair has 40 deals

Deals appear regularly

Manchester 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

Nov 25

Nov 22

Nov 18

Nov 26

Nov 25

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 22

Mar 04

Mar 02

Nov 25

Nov 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Manchester to Rio de Janeiro?