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Recent return flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow.
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21:55 - 16:15GIG-LHR
14h 20m1 stop
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06:15 - 19:40LHR-GIG
17h 25m2 stops
£565GOL
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Wed, 4 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
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19:10 - 18:15GIG-LHR
19h 05m1 stop
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07:45 - 17:45LHR-GIG
14h 00m1 stop
£572British Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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21:55 - 16:15GIG-LHR
14h 20m1 stop
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08:40 - 19:45LHR-GIG
15h 05m1 stop
£578GOL
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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19:10 - 16:20GIG-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
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18:45 - 18:40LHR-GIG
26h 55m1 stop
£584Iberia
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Tue, 7 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
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19:05 - 16:20GIG-LHR
17h 15m1 stop
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18:45 - 17:45LHR-GIG
27h 00m1 stop
£607Iberia
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Thu, 16 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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19:55 - 15:05GIG-LHR
15h 10m1 stop
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21:20 - 10:45LHR-GIG
17h 25m1 stop
£612LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
British Airways Logo
19:10 - 14:55GIG-LHR
15h 45m1 stop
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07:45 - 17:45LHR-GIG
14h 00m1 stop
£617British Airways
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Wed, 17 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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13:30 - 15:05GIG-LHR
21h 35m2 stops
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21:20 - 22:20LHR-GIG
29h 00m2 stops
£624LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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20:25 - 22:55GIG-LHR
22h 30m1 stop
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06:00 - 17:40LHR-GIG
15h 40m1 stop
£766TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, 6 Aug - Wed, 24 Sep
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11:35 - 12:45SDU-LHR
21h 10m2 stops
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06:00 - 19:35LHR-SDU
17h 35m2 stops
£841TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, 4 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow? 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 Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport cost £723 and was between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £723.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Rio de Janeiro to London, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport is March, where tickets cost £584 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £966 and £853 respectively.

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

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.
No, with an average price for the route of £1,031, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

March

High season

January

Cheapest flight

£381
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow 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 Rio de Janeiro to London flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at London Heathrow Airport?

    Travelex operates currency exchange facilities at each terminal, including Terminals 2 and 5, which receive the majority of international flights. If you prefer not to wait, there’s a pre-order facility where you can reserve your cash requirements and pick it up from the Travelex office at either terminal. You can also locate a generous amount of cash-point machines at each London Heathrow terminal.

  • Which hotels are there at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you’re seeking airport accommodations, Aerotel has a facility at T3, while Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow at T4 can be accessed via airport shuttle from T2 and T3. Sofitel is another airport hotel with luxury rooms and suites, at T5.

  • What is the recommended transport option from London Heathrow Airport to Central London?

    Heathrow Express is a quick and efficient public transport option to Central London from London Heathrow Airport. Direct trains depart multiples times per hour to London Paddington Station, and you can also consider rail service via Elizabeth Line from any airport terminal to London Paddington Station. Private transport options include airport taxi and car hire services, airport shuttles and rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft and Bolt.

  • What other cities are reachable from London Heathrow Airport?

    Mainline rail services link London Heathrow Airport to locations including Reading and Guildford, while National Express coach services are available to Birmingham and Manchester. Continuing flight service is also available to international destinations, such as Paris, Madrid and Naples.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport was £510 for a one-way ticket and £756 for a return.

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

    Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in London. You will leave Rio de Janeiro from one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. You will be arriving at London Heathrow.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    Lufthansa, KLM, Iberia, and GOL offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro to London flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to London are LATAM Airlines and GOL. With an average price for the route of £683 and an overall rating of 7.5, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. GOL is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £599 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Rio de Janeiro to London.

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

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

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

    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 London with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

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

    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 London from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Rio de Janeiro? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £495 or less one-way and £848 or less round-trip.
  • Both Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are used as operational bases for Gol Transportes Aereos, one of the airlines providing flights on this route. Flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart from these two locations.
  • There are no direct flights from either point of origin. The recommended service from Galeao International is a one-stop flight, and KLM has a significant number of these departures with connections in Amsterdam. Gol Transportes Aereos and Air France also contribute several flights from Rio; they layover in Paris, while Lufthansa’s service goes through Munich.
  • If you’re flying out of Santos Dumont, you can get regular service with LATAM Airlines making connections at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). LATAM and British Airways combine to provide a generous amount of departures from this location, but these involve a change of airport from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International before continuing on to London.
  • There are good public transport links between the city centre and the two Rio de Janeiro airports. Premium/Real Auto Onibus operates executive route 2018 from Central Bus Station to Galeao International, while routes 2145 and 2101 provide direct links between both airports and Central Bus Station. Rio de Janeiro Light Rail connects directly to Santos Dumont, while BRT operates services with metro/bus connections between Galeao International and central locations.
  • Enjoy the ambience and hospitality of an airport lounge before your long flight to London Heathrow. At Santos Dumont, you can locate Advantage VIP Lounge before security on the first floor. Galeao International offers Plaza Premium Lounge (International) and GOL Premium Lounge (International); both are located on the third floor, South Pier, International Departures Terminal 2, before security.
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Prefer to fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to London?

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

Direct departures

Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow

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

London Heathrow 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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Top 4 airlines serving from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to London. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1764 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

10.0 ExcellentRita, Apr 2025UIO - LIM
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We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

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

Change of gate in Santiago devolved into half plus hour delay and a really tight connection in Lima

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!

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

No entertainment but not expected. Unless you are referring to monitor that you can use. Then Al, was fine on all flights.

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,

the boarding staff were incredibly officious. our carry-on case was borderline within dimensions but staff were not prepared to show ANY flexibility even though many others with larger carry-on luggage were allowed to board. we were understandably furious but the staff were incredibly disrespectful. we called the supervisor who eventually agreed to look on board the plane to see if there was room for our case (one case between 2 of us) and reluctantly agreed to allow us on. The staff on board were excellent though and realized we had been treated badly and were very helpful both in finding a place for our case, some distance from our seats, and helping us to retrieve it when we landed. We are regular travelers on Gol and have Diamante status and had chosen the better Conforto + seats, so we expected better treatment from the ground staff. Also the cabins are of a size that will only fit 3 cases of normal size with a large gap of about 30cm of wasted space. If our case were deemed to be oversize, which I dispute, the extra 1cm would not have made the slightest difference.

I did not like the way that baggage fees were charged. When I signed up for the flight, I knew that there were bag fees. However, the bag fees were so confusing that it felt like I was paying for overweight bags rather than just for having brought a bag with me. Also, the bag fees were based on the pair of tickets rather than per person. It seems to me that it should be first bag fee for passenger 1 and then first bag fee for passenger 2. I eventually got away with only paying $100 for two bags, but it was a struggle to understand the process. As for the flight, the seats were the standard uncomfortable seats that are on most Boeing aircraft. The airline aims to accommodate the standard height people, so us tall people are stuck. There was never an option to upgrade for leg room. It did not appear that there were any seats on the whole plane that had a little more leg room to even try to get. Other than that, I completely ignored the food for this red eye flight. I am not one to eat "dinner" at 2 am. They did not offer any drinks in the morning before landing. I recommend that you bring a bottle of water on board.

Lost luggage, people are not very nice to help you , I was just instructed to fill out a baggage claim online, they were not helpful when I had additional questions after I completed the form on my phone.

They are not ready for international flights, poor service and food, no screen info on the seat.

Horrible. I was never able to board the e flight as they had a glitch in their system that didn’t showed me as a passenger. I waited 2 hours at the front desk till they closed the flight, and they were not able to board me in it. They didn’t offer any sort of solution or refund. Such a disappointment. I would never flight with them again.

It was really bad. Inexperienced and rude people during check-in in Miami, a small and uncomfortable airplane, and problems with the airline caused me to lose my connection flight in Brasilia. Terrible experience!

Pretty terrible, was unable to check out of a flight through the app. Could not check in to my flights with the app. Had to call customer service but they were not much help. Nothing on my itinerary said I had to check in with American Airlines when I reached the United States. I almost missed my flight. I had to run to the gate and get dressed in the tunnel. GOL seemed really unorganized at the desks for check in and took a lot longer than other airlines

Awful experience, A/C didn't work, crew did not do anything about it

Gol has an interesting choice of words. When they say “priority access”, this means you’re boarding on the seventh or eighth group.

Great flight however unlike most airlines there is no WiFi and no power outlets. Overall good flight and would fly them again. Just make sure your devices have power and bring your own entertainment.

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.

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

Delayed flight because other plane was occupying the gate for longer than expected. Once we boarded the plane had to wait 1 hour before taking off. We. Almost lost our connection flight and the baggage didn’t make it. We had to wait two days to receive our luggage. Hope they improve the timing or work with the airport to get better service.

TAP boarding gate agents singled out Group A line to gate check all carry on bags …. Supposedly because of lack on bin space. BUT ALL OTHERS WERE PERMITTED WITH CARRY ON BAGS. Additionally so many passengers entering the plane after us were permitted carry on bags. And when the plane was fully loaded, there was a number of open spaces in the overhead bins. I WILL SEARCH OTHER OPTIONS BEFORE FLYING TAP AGAIN

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

When I tried to enter my identity details, your app told me information was missing but did not highlight the missing data. This was frustrating. Also, there was an unexplained delay of about 2 hours in taking off. This was also frustrating. Otherwise the experience was good.

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

First, I was moved from my scheduled flight at 10:45 to 6:30. Bad form as I had a scheduled lesson in the morning that I couldn't get a refund for. Second, we were bused out to the plane and bused back to the terminal and sat and sat all with NO explanation until the end of the long wait. Third, once we boarded the plane, we again sat for at least an hour WITH NO EXPLANATORY ANNOUNCEMENT. Plane left and arrived 2 hours late. I missed a train connection adding hours to my trip home. Lastly, it's time the airport is upgraded or TAP gets priority for walk-on gates. As a 74 year old, carrying my carry on luggage up and down stairs between the terminal and the plane is a pain. Might be the last time I fly TAP.

Boarding the plane from 2 entries at the the same time front and back was ridiculous. I boarded from the back for row 7 and others boarded from the front for row 15, for example. We met mid-plane and had to squeeze past each other. Ridiculous

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

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