What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro?

United Airlines, KLM, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro on average per week?

The number of flights available between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro is 21 per week as of June 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How often are flights from London to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

Historically, on average around 11% of flights between London and Rio de Janeiro have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 112 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Rio de Janeiro flights?

According to our data, British Airways has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro on average per day?

The number of flights available between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro is 3 per day as of June 2026. The most frequent departure time is 9:00p.m., with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

How old do you have to be to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 822 Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 1,793 to C$ 1,348. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,484.

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9:45 p.m. - 5:25 a.m.

LHR

GIG

11h 40mdirect

4:45 p.m. - 8:10 a.m.

GIG

LHR

11h 25mdirect

C$ 1,484British Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

3:50 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.

LHR

GIG

29h 45m

1 stop

6:00 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.

GIG

LHR

11h 35mdirect

C$ 1,489British Airways

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

10:30 a.m. - 5:05 a.m.

LHR

GIG

22h 35m

1 stop

4:15 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

GIG

LHR

18h 25m

1 stop

C$ 1,491Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

9:45 p.m. - 5:25 a.m.

LHR

GIG

11h 40mdirect

8:30 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.

GIG

LHR

17h 05m

1 stop

C$ 1,492British Airways

Sun, 6 Sep - Fri, 26 Feb

6:30 p.m. - 4:55 a.m.

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GIG

14h 25m

1 stop

3:40 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.

GIG

LHR

15h 05m

1 stop

C$ 1,494Lufthansa

Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 5 Nov

4:30 p.m. - 5:05 a.m.

LHR

GIG

16h 35m

1 stop

4:15 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

GIG

LHR

18h 25m

1 stop

C$ 1,495Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

6:15 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.

LHR

GIG

15h 20m

1 stop

7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

GIG

LHR

20h 30m

1 stop

C$ 1,498British Airways

Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

12:25 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.

LHR

GIG

25h 50m

2 stops

9:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

GIG

LHR

36h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,499Delta

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

9:45 p.m. - 5:25 a.m.

LHR

GIG

11h 40mdirect

4:45 p.m. - 8:10 a.m.

GIG

LHR

11h 25mdirect

C$ 1,502British Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

10:00 p.m. - 6:50 a.m.

LHR

GIG

11h 50mdirect

8:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

GIG

LHR

15h 25m

1 stop

C$ 1,506Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

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Lufthansa

4 Sep

LHR6:30 p.m.London Heathrow

14h 25m

1 stop

GIG4:55 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

5 Nov

GIG3:40 p.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15h 05m

1 stop

LHR9:45 a.m.London Heathrow

C$ 1,494

Lufthansa

6 Sep

LHR7:30 a.m.London Heathrow

25h 25m

1 stop

GIG4:55 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18 Sep

GIG4:15 p.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

LHR5:40 p.m.London Heathrow

C$ 1,537

Lufthansa

8 Sep

LHR7:30 a.m.London Heathrow

25h 25m

1 stop

GIG4:55 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23 Feb

GIG3:40 p.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

LHR10:45 a.m.London Heathrow

C$ 1,559

British Airways flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

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British Airways

10 Sep

LHR9:45 p.m.London Heathrow

11h 40m

GIG5:25 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15 Oct

GIG4:45 p.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

11h 25m

LHR8:10 a.m.London Heathrow

C$ 1,484

British Airways

9 Oct

LHR3:50 p.m.London Heathrow

29h 45m

1 stop

GIG5:35 p.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 Oct

GIG6:00 p.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

11h 35m

LHR8:35 a.m.London Heathrow

C$ 1,489

British Airways

6 Sep

LHR9:45 p.m.London Heathrow

11h 40m

GIG5:25 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26 Feb

GIG8:30 p.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

LHR4:35 p.m.London Heathrow

C$ 1,492

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Thu 10/9

9:45 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

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4:45 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop11h 25m

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6:00 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop11h 35m

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London Heathrow

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10:30 a.m.-5:05 a.m.

1 stop22h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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4:15 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 1,491

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London Heathrow

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9:45 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 40m

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8:30 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop17h 05m

C$ 1,492

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

6:30 p.m.-4:55 a.m.

1 stop14h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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3:40 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 1,494

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

4:30 p.m.-5:05 a.m.

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 15/9

4:15 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 1,495

LondonRio de Janeiro

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LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sat 3/10

6:15 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop15h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 18/10

7:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 30m

C$ 1,498

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

12:25 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

2 stops25h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 19/9

9:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 1,499

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

9:45 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 15/10

4:45 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop11h 25m

C$ 1,502

LondonRio de Janeiro

LHR - GIG

LHRGIG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

10:00 p.m.-6:50 a.m.

Nonstop11h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 29/11

8:30 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 25m

C$ 1,506

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from London Heathrow Airport, with most prices found around C$ 176. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Rio de Janeiro from London Heathrow Airport during July instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro in July, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around C$ 508.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from London Heathrow Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around C$ 1,834 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from London Heathrow Airport for as low as C$ 1,467 on momondo.

How have London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

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Fastest flight time	11h 55m
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Airports in Rio de Janeiro	2 airports

The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 11h 55m

Direct flights go from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro every day.

There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro. From London Heathrow Airport there are direct flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

How far is London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro by plane?
Rio de Janeiro is 9254.0 km away from London Heathrow. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 11h 55m.
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How old do you have to be to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro is Boeing 777, representing 84.19% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777-300 at 9.45%, Airbus A350-1000 at 6.19%, and Airbus A330-900neo at 0.17%.

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