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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 897 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Rio de Janeiro.754 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 754 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.756 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Jul.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 756 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.756 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Mon, 14 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 756 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.756 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 756 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.759 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Tue, 13 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa and ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 13 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 759 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.763 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 28 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 28 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 763 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.767 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 767 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.772 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 772 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.773 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 773 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.773 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jun, returning Mon, 12 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 12 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 773 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.775 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 775 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.787 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 787 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.793 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 31 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 793 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.801 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 801 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.803 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 803 €, select.

Rio de Janeiro.804 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 804 €, select.

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London to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	754 €
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Finnair
Average flights per week	22

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.

How much are return flights from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro is 754 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

11 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro.

Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro?

Finnair, Iberia and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro.

How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro?

As of July 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro.

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

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rio de Janeiro?

If you're flying from London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from 754 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Rio de Janeiro?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Rio de Janeiro?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro with?

Currently, ITA Airways and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

Approximately 11 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio de Janeiro is three hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route, with seven weekly departures to choose from. You can travel from LHR to GIG at 20:55 with British Airways.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your LHR to Rio de Janeiro flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your trip at LHR and fly straight to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro tickets.
Get on board with British Airways. This leading carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from LHR to Rio de Janeiro. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro

442 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. A return ticket right now is 754 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from LHR to Rio de Janeiro if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices throughout the month and score an epic deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from LHR to Rio de Janeiro.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near GIG if you have a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from LHR to Rio de Janeiro can help you get the lowest rate.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Central Rio de Janeiro is about 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 10 minutes.
The journey will take about 20 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your LHR to Rio de Janeiro flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SDU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will save you money.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've hopped off your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Check in to a hotel near RRJ and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you have a late LHR to Rio de Janeiro flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:
Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so book your vehicle from RRJ a few weeks in advance of your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. A little prep work can make a big difference in cost.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

January is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro in December.
When booking your London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to Rio de Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

More about Rio de Janeiro

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio de Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Rio de Janeiro itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Explore more of Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are among its highlights.