Direct Flights from New York to Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro · Brazil
Nonstop service from JFK to GIG on American, Delta. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
Only 5 cities have a nonstop to Rio De Janeiro, so this is a route worth knowing about — most travelers connect to get there.
How long to go to Rio De Janeiro for, from New York
10h 5m in the air, 4,803 miles. Give Rio De Janeiro a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
The schedule narrows it further. This route does not fly daily, so assuming the return runs the same days, your trip is 2, 3, 4 or 5 nights — or a full week. Worth checking before you book time off.
About Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laid-back beach culture and its annual carnival. The "Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Rio De Janeiro
- Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer…
- Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
- The National Museum of Brazil is the oldest scientific institution of Brazil. It is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where it is installed in the Paço de São Cristóvão, which is inside the Quinta da Boa Vista.
- The National Archives of Brazil were created in 1838 as the Imperial Public Archives. The Archives were renamed in 1911, and are located in Rio de Janeiro.
- The Valongo Wharf (Portuguese: Cais do Valongo) is an old dock located in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, between the current Coelho e Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets.
- The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St.
- Serra dos Órgãos National Park is a national park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It protects the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range and the water sources in the range.
- The Brazilian Academy of Letters is a Brazilian literary non-profit society established at the end of the 19th century.
- America Football Club, usually abbreviated to America-RJ or simply America, is a Brazilian football team based in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the northern neighborhood of Tijuca.
- The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the city’s main landmarks. It was completed in 1996.
- Olaria Atlético Clube, usually abbreviated to Olaria, is a Brazilian football club established in 1915, since expanded into other sports.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Rio De Janeiro weather, compared with New York
23° warmer than New York on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Rio De Janeiro 90°F · New York 40°F · 50° warmer
- April
- Rio De Janeiro 86°F · New York 59°F · 27° warmer
- July
- Rio De Janeiro 80°F · New York 84°F · 4° colder
- October
- Rio De Janeiro 84°F · New York 65°F · 19° warmer
Rio De Janeiro is the steadier of the two, moving 12° between its coldest and warmest months where New York moves 44°.
Daily highs averaged from Meteostat station records (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Rio De Janeiro
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Rio De Janeiro is May–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 80–82°F.
- How long to stay
- Rio De Janeiro rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Christ the Redeemer (statue), Sugarloaf Mountain, and National Museum of Brazil and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Rio De Janeiro?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) on American, Delta.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Rio De Janeiro?
- American, Delta fly nonstop between New York (JFK) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG).
- How many nonstop flights are there from New York to Rio De Janeiro?
- There is about 1 nonstop departure per day (roughly 7 per week) from New York to Rio De Janeiro.
- How far is Rio De Janeiro from New York?
- Rio De Janeiro is about 4,803 miles from New York by air.
- How many days can I spend in Rio De Janeiro flying from New York?
- Because this route doesn't operate daily, your trip is effectively 2, 3, 4 or 5 nights — or a full week — assuming the return flies the same days as the outbound.
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Brazil?
- Yes — Rio De Janeiro (GIG) has nonstop service from New York on American, Delta, making it a nonstop gateway to Brazil.
- What is there to do in Rio De Janeiro?
- Popular things to do include Christ the Redeemer (statue), Sugarloaf Mountain, National Museum of Brazil, Brazilian National Archives, and more.
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