$337 Cheap American Airlines flights New York (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

You’ll find cheap return American Airlines flights from $693 from JFK to GIG by sorting your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or look for deals from $337 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines flights to Rio de Janeiro are usually more affordable in the quieter months of July and June. Whether you’re searching for a one-way or a return ticket, you could score a better deal then.

Landing the best American Airlines deals from JFK to GIG often comes down to booking at the right time. You can save 17% on international flights when you book 18 to 29 days before takeoff instead of four to five months ahead. As an added bonus, you can pocket 17% on average by buying your tickets on a Sunday rather than a Friday, which is usually the most expensive day to book.* It’s a good idea to start searching for flights about one month before you plan to travel.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Depart on one of American Airlines’s 7 weekly direct flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG). To see your options, enter your origin, destination and dates and hit search. Then select the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

On average, it takes 9h 30m to travel nonstop from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) with American Airlines.

Taking off from JFK at 10:45PM UTC-5, the first American Airlines flight to GIG lands at 10:15AM UTC-3. Traveling earlier in the day means you’re less likely to experience delays.* Not an early riser? The last American Airlines flight from JFK to GIG departs at 10:45PM UTC-5 and touches down at 10:15AM UTC-3.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Catch an American Airlines flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro, and you’ll most likely come in to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG). This is the airline’s primary hub in this city.

American Airlines typically operates Boeing 777-200 planes for flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG). Keep in mind that aircraft type can vary depending on operational needs, so the plane you board might be different on your day of travel.

Changes are often free within 24 hours of booking, but your airline may charge a fee after that time. For further details about modifying your reservation, head to your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you want the freedom to change your itinerary without being charged, apply the “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter when organizing your next trip.