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Recent return flight deals from London to Rio de Janeiro

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06:00 - 18:55LHR-GIG
16h 55m1 stop
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16:35 - 12:40GIG-LHR
17h 05m1 stop
£534TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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16:25 - 15:35LGW-GIG
27h 10m1 stop
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00:05 - 09:25GIG-LGW
30h 20m1 stop
£535TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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08:30 - 04:55LCY-GIG
24h 25m1 stop
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14:25 - 16:15GIG-LCY
21h 50m1 stop
£552ITA Airways
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12:05 - 04:55LGW-GIG
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14:25 - 11:15GIG-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
£556ITA Airways
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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16:30 - 04:55LHR-GIG
16h 25m1 stop
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16:15 - 14:40GIG-LHR
18h 25m1 stop
£607Lufthansa
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Tue, 6 May - Wed, 21 May
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21:20 - 09:35LHR-GIG
16h 15m1 stop
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13:50 - 15:05GIG-LHR
21h 15m1 stop
£631LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 12 May - Wed, 11 Jun
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22:00 - 05:40LHR-GIG
11h 40mdirect
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16:35 - 07:55GIG-LHR
11h 20mdirect
£652British Airways
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Mon, 5 May - Wed, 21 May
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16:30 - 04:55LHR-GIG
16h 25m1 stop
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16:15 - 14:40GIG-LHR
18h 25m1 stop
£671Lufthansa
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British Airways Logo
22:10 - 05:45LHR-GIG
11h 35mdirect
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16:35 - 07:55GIG-LHR
11h 20mdirect
£697British Airways
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21:20 - 08:00LHR-GIG
14h 40m1 stop
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15:20 - 15:05GIG-LHR
19h 45m1 stop
£731LATAM Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from London to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest London to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London to Rio de Janeiro.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London to Rio de Janeiro cost £680 and was between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £680.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Rio de Janeiro on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro is January, where tickets cost £666 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,026 and £946 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Rio de Janeiro?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £955 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Rio de Janeiro

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£340
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

  • What family services are available at the airports?

    All London airports as well as Rio de Janeiro Airport have baby changing rooms. Heathrow, Gatwick and London City Airport have several children’s play areas, and a fun pack including puzzles, word searches, a deck of cards and crayons can even be obtained from the staff at London City Airport. Strollers can also be borrowed for free at both Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro Airport.

  • Which London airport is the easiest to get to?

    As London City Airport is the only airport within the city limits of London, it is easily the fastest and most convenient airport to reach from the city centre. City buses and the Docklands Light Railway connect the airport to the London Underground and the rest of the city. Heathrow Airport is still fairly convenient due to its direct connection with the London Underground, as well as the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains, which take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station. Gatwick, located halfway between London and Brighton, might be a good option if travelling from south London or the south of England. It can be reached with a 30min Express train from Victoria Station.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Rio de Janeiro Airport?

    Yes, if you are suffering from jet lag, there are options throughout the airport: Aerotel is located right in the secure area of the international terminal, the Rio Aeroporto hotel is in the airport but before security, and the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao is just outside the hotel with a free shuttle service.

  • What are my transportation options from Rio de Janeiro Airport?

    If not renting a car or using taxis, public transportation to and from the airport comes in the form of buses. BRT (Bus Rapid Transport) is what the airport recommends for quicker travel, as the buses use exclusive lanes to avoid traffic, and there is an express line with fewer stops. Otherwise, standard and special buses link the airport to the city, with timetables available online. Fares for BRT as well as most standard buses start at around R$4.05 (£0.50).

  • here can I stay in hotels at London’s airports?

    A good way to ensure you’re fresh for your journey is to stay at an airport hotel before you fly. For example, Luton Airport (LTN), Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) have Courtyard by Marriott, Aerotel and Holiday Inn Express respectively.

  • What other cities can you drive to from Rio de Janeiro’s airports?

    Once you land in Rio de Janeiro, you can drive to many nearby cities and towns. For instance, from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), you can drive to Duque de Caxias in about 30min. From Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ), you can get to Barra da Tijuca in around 7min, whereas from Galeão Airport (GIG), you can travel to Sao Goncalo in approximately 35min.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint by taking a specific flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you use the search filter on the KAYAK website, you can find flights that release fewer carbon emissions. For instance, KLM operates this route emitting 68% less CO2 that the industry standard.

  • Which airlines provide internet on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    As the flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is relatively long, you might want to opt for an airline that provides internet access. This means you can work and stay in touch with your friends and family for the duration. For example, KLM provides Wi-Fi to its passengers from take-off to touchdown.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro was £452 for a one-way ticket and £710 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    On your way to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Luton. You’ll be landing in one of Rio de Janeiro’s 2 airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Rio de Janeiro.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, KLM or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are KLM and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of £755 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £780 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Rio de Janeiro

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Rio de Janeiro? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £633 or less one-way and £794 or less round-trip.
  • London has a whopping six airports, but flights to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London City Airport (LCY).
  • Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) is the sole international airport serving Rio de Janeiro and is located 12 miles from the city centre. For car hire, head to the arrivals area of Terminal 2 and select from Avis, Localiza, Hertz, Movida, and Unidas.
  • Heathrow Airport’s size and traffic levels make for trickier navigation and longer queues, so make sure to arrive extra early. The airport sells fast-track security access for a cost of around £12.50.
  • Most flights from London to Rio de Janeiro require at least one stopover. If you need a direct flight, these are available from Heathrow Airport with British Airways.
  • When you’re done with shopping and eating, you can visit Heathrow’s art gallery in Terminal 5. Gatwick has newspapers and magazines that you can pick up for free at the Green Bug Media stands. Both airports have prayer areas and Gatwick’s offers scheduled services held by Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Free Church chaplains, as well as Buddhist services.
  • If you’re flying from London to Rio de Janeiro, you can get help through the terminal if you have a disability. For the airline to arrange assistance, you should give them at least 48 hours of notice.
  • UK citizens do not need a visa to enter Brazil, as you will be given a tourist visa upon arrival. You may need to provide the immigration authorities with evidence that you have enough money for your stay, as well as details of your accommodation and evidence of a return ticket. Your passport also needs to have six months remaining on it from the day you enter the country.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Rio de Janeiro?

Find which airlines fly direct from London to Rio de Janeiro, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro to London

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1767 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
6.7Food
8.1Crew
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I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

10.0 ExcellentRita, Apr 2025LIM - JFK
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I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

Staff encountered friendly and helpful. Flight delayed 1 hour due to mechanical issue, but made it through Atlanta immkgration and security in plenty of time,

We boarded so late it caused us to miss time at Foz. No real information was provided to the passengers waiting.

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.

Awful. I told them to cancel my return flight and they didn’t then charged me +$800 days before the flight for a biz class upgrade bid. When I called to confirm cancellation and get refund on buz class upgrade they said I had to go thru orbitz and it was too late. Scammers. Beware.

Was a cheap flight and it got me to Portugal on time. For economy there was ample leg room and the flight attendants were pleasant and helpful.

Flight was packed. This was a very uncomfortable experience. Boarding process could be explained better. Despite recommending a window seat when travelling with a pet in the cabin, the seat in front of me had less space than the center and aisle seats. For Premium Economy, the seats were crammed with minimal legroom. I hate to think what Regular Economy was like. The cabin crew missed me at first when handing out meals. When my meal eventually came, there were no utensils. I'd originally booked to fly Business Class; those seats didn't look that great either.

First time and I enjoyed the trip…. Will fly again soon 🔜

Boarding went fast. Lisbon's gates are too small for the flights they serve.

Great pilot, textbook landing in madeira. Everything else, from booking to checkin, plane quality, seat amenities, crew engagement, and overall experience were significantly below standard. I WOULD NOT FLY TAP IF THERE IS ANY OTHER OPTION.

Got in on time. Food was the worst ever. Comfort was terrible. Check in was incredibly bad.

The flight schedules are better than some airlines. Their website is terrible, it doesn’t store any information so every time you fly you have to re-enter the data. The flight was late taking off but we still got to our destination on time.

Great overall experience with TAP - would not hesitate to recommend for your next trip to or from Portugal

Correct meal and overall flight went well. 204€ for an extra luggage is simply exaggerated

We ordered a gluten free meal and never got it!

The seats are horribly uncomfortable. We were in premium economy and paid a premium price yet, the seats were the worst! You could feel every structural bar in the seat, there was no padding, no amenities kit, and the leg rests were broken. Duct tape was holding another seat together. When we arrived at our final destination, Venice, my suitcase was ripped open, and my clothes were about to fall out of the bag. I would’ve been more comfortable if I flew a paper airplane across the Atlantic.

I don't like anything in this flight the food was bad the service was bad the flight was old and not connected to the screen no intertainments at all and it was long trip was bad intertainments the crew not helping

The company tries shamelessly to squeeze every dollar)Euro out of its passengers. During the check-in the force you to go through the seat selection, you can skip it. They will assign you the worst seat available, then show you the other available seats on the map, for a fee. But they won't show you the fee until you click on it. And once you do click, there's no way to unselect it!! You will get stuck and forced to pay for that seat. Cheaters!!

The flight was great. I don’t know about the food because I was asleep and they didn’t leave me any.

Seats weren’t comfortable. Both of our seat backs were either almost straight vertical or laying back into the laps of the people behind us, which is a weird angle to try to get some sleep even on a plane. No in between. Also, neither seat would spring forward like they should.

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

There wasn't a time for neither food morning entertainment in a short one hour hop over.

Flight on time, flight assistants super nice, business class very comfortable. The whole experience was very good.

The gate information was never populated on the Delta app or the airport displays or the desk at the Delta lounge. We found at the last minute that we had to switch terminals and just made it to our flight. Even this we found accidentally by asking an employee at another gate. On board service was poor. Seats were very poor. All in all a poor experience. At best like a Premium Economy on other airlines

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

It was great. The airline staff was very friendly. The FRA security was a bit harsh doing their job but friendly overall.

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.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

All was good. I would have preferred free drinks besides water (coffee/tea).

LCY airport is an amazing airport and I love the flight from LCY to FRA with BA. Efficient, easy, comfortable and great luggage allownace with BA. I iused to fly predominantley LH, but the service and price - benefit ratio of Lufthansa has deteriorated a lot over the last 5 years. Whereas BA keeps an excellent service level with friendly staff.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The airplane was old. Some things didn’t work out of middle seat was broken. The rest was OK.

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

Flight delayed in terms of boarding and Kayak was great in updating but the team on the groping at British Airways were really poor

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

Flight was delayed and there was boarding pass and flight information errors resulting in confusion and stress

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

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