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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £390

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — RIO
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£573

One-way from

£390

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£698

Good round-trip deal

£875 or less

Good one-way deal

£611 or less
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 19/6-3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
20/3
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 35m total
  • London to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Thu 19/618:45LHR - GIG
1 stop14h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 3/715:40GIG - LHR
1 stop27h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/3£573
Mon 22/906:15LHR - GIG
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1019:00GIG - LHR
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£588
Fri 21/1119:35LHR - GIG
1 stop28h 20mAir France
Mon 8/1220:40GIG - LHR
1 stop21h 45mAir France
Deal found 3/3£593
Wed 12/313:40LHR - SDU
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/313:00SDU - LHR
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£599
Tue 18/1117:30LHR - GIG
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Wed 3/1215:25GIG - LHR
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3£616
Tue 18/1112:05LHR - GIG
2 stops20h 55mSWISS
Wed 3/1215:25GIG - LHR
2 stops21h 55mSWISS
Deal found 3/3£649
Wed 19/1106:15LHR - GIG
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 26/1118:10GIG - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/3£657
Mon 17/306:30LHR - GIG
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Sun 23/320:50GIG - LHR
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/3£664
Tue 18/306:30LHR - GIG
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Tue 25/322:55GIG - LHR
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/3£721
Mon 12/521:20LHR - SDU
1 stop16h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 27/517:40SDU - LHR
1 stop17h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3£723
Tue 4/308:20LHR - GIG
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/323:55GIG - LHR
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3£730
Mon 12/518:45LHR - GIG
2 stops18h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 27/518:25GIG - LHR
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3£736

Find flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Thu 19/6

18:45-05:25

1 stop14h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/7

15:40-22:55

1 stop27h 15m

£573

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Tue 18/3

15:45-18:40

1 stop29h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 25/3

20:40-13:45

1 stop14h 05m

£642

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 17/3

06:20-18:20

1 stop15h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/3

21:05-13:45

2 stops37h 40m

£657

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 17/3

06:30-18:40

1 stop15h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/3

20:50-17:00

1 stop17h 10m

£664

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

20:05-04:55

2 stops36h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/6

16:15-16:25

2 stops20h 10m

£670

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

22:00-05:40

Nonstop11h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/6

19:15-17:15

1 stop18h 00m

£692

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - SDU

LHRSDU

London Heathrow

Tue 18/3

09:55-15:50

3 stops32h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 8/4

12:50-18:50

2 stops26h 00m

£705

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Tue 18/3

06:30-07:15

2 stops27h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 26/3

20:30-06:50

2 stops31h 20m

£721

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - SDU

LHRSDU

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

21:20-09:35

1 stop16h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 27/5

17:40-15:05

1 stop17h 25m

£723

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

17:10-09:35

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/5

14:50-15:05

2 stops20h 15m

£726

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of £857). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

The most flights from LHR to RIO are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 4 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and SWISS from London to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Currently priced at £573, TAP AIR PORTUGAL will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to TAP AIR PORTUGAL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £657 and £664, respectively. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £425. Users have also found prices from £450 and £480 on United Airlines and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £575. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) can be booked for £573 on average our data indicates £2,182 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of £857). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£512Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ITA AirwaysCheapest£530Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air FranceCheapest£591Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£613Average£900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£623Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£631Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£691Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£697Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£779Average£971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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