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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £602. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.£459 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £459, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£567 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £567, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£578 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £578, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£579 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £579, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£579 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £579, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£594 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £594, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£602 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £602, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£648 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £648, select.
Rio de Janeiro.£855 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £855, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Alternative Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

2 miles from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from £527
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

8 miles from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from £487
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Jacarepaguá

13 miles from central Rio de Janeiro
from £809
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Cincinnati to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£459
Cheapest month to flyMay

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Finding cheap flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro is £459. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from £459.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Rio de Janeiro is usually May.
If you're flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 7.6 miles away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from £459.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Monday, 11 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 25°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.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Flying from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is located in Cincinnati. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is one hour ahead of Cincinnati.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your CVG to Rio De Janeiro flight.

  • Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from CVG to Rio De Janeiro. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • The journey from central Cincinnati to CVG takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 120 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • 77.0% of flights that take off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport touch down at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Rio De Janeiro

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is £210. The cheapest price for a return flight is £459. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from CVG to Rio De Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from CVG to Rio De Janeiro is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 11 miles. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CVG to Rio De Janeiro can help you get the lowest rate.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 1 mile from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 15 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your CVG to Rio De Janeiro flight:

  • Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Score the best price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 20 miles from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro.

  • The journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near RRJ after your CVG to Rio De Janeiro flight. Unwind after a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:

  • Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car and enjoy travelling in your own private, comfortable space. Whether you're searching for an economy or an SUV, Localiza will help you find the right set of wheels.

  • Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea. Along with better prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • Travel to Rio De Janeiro in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • Lock in a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CVG to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Rio De Janeiro:

  • Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Copacabana Beach.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Rio De Janeiro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 220 miles west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.

  • Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 210 miles north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

Plan the rest of your trip from Cincinnati to Rio de Janeiro

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