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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro (LHR-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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06:30 - 19:45LHR-GIG
17h 15m1 stop
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22:05 - 18:35GIG-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
Mon, 22 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
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06:15 - 16:50LHR-GIG
14h 35m1 stop
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22:05 - 16:35GIG-LHR
14h 30m1 stop
£576Air France
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Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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08:40 - 19:45LHR-GIG
15h 05m1 stop
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22:05 - 18:35GIG-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
Sun, 21 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct
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07:30 - 04:55LHR-GIG
25h 25m1 stop
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16:15 - 16:40GIG-LHR
20h 25m1 stop
£636Lufthansa
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Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 04:55LHR-GIG
14h 25m1 stop
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16:15 - 12:50GIG-LHR
16h 35m2 stops
£637Lufthansa
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Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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08:40 - 19:45LHR-GIG
15h 05m1 stop
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22:05 - 19:25GIG-LHR
17h 20m2 stops
£639KLM
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Sun, 21 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
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20:55 - 19:45LHR-GIG
26h 50m1 stop
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21:55 - 17:35GIG-LHR
15h 40m1 stop
£641KLM
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Thu, 13 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
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07:30 - 18:40LHR-GIG
14h 10m1 stop
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18:00 - 08:35GIG-LHR
11h 35mdirect
£651British Airways
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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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20:15 - 09:35LHR-SDU
16h 20m1 stop
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20:05 - 14:05SDU-LHR
15h 00m1 stop
£722LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Sun, 16 Nov
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21:20 - 09:35LHR-SDU
16h 15m1 stop
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20:05 - 14:05SDU-LHR
15h 00m1 stop
£750LATAM Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro cost £819 and was between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £819.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Rio de Janeiro on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to London Heathrow Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro is March, where tickets cost £669 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,124 and £987 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £1,445 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£369
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

When to book flights from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What family services are available at the airports?

    All London airports as well as Rio de Janeiro Airport have baby changing rooms. Heathrow, Gatwick and London City Airport have several children’s play areas, and a fun pack including puzzles, word searches, a deck of cards and crayons can even be obtained from the staff at London City Airport. Strollers can also be borrowed for free at both Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro Airport.

  • Which London airport is the easiest to get to?

    As London City Airport is the only airport within the city limits of London, it is easily the fastest and most convenient airport to reach from the city centre. City buses and the Docklands Light Railway connect the airport to the London Underground and the rest of the city. Heathrow Airport is still fairly convenient due to its direct connection with the London Underground, as well as the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains, which take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station. Gatwick, located halfway between London and Brighton, might be a good option if travelling from south London or the south of England. It can be reached with a 30min Express train from Victoria Station.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Rio de Janeiro Airport?

    Yes, if you are suffering from jet lag, there are options throughout the airport: Aerotel is located right in the secure area of the international terminal, the Rio Aeroporto hotel is in the airport but before security, and the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao is just outside the hotel with a free shuttle service.

  • What are my transportation options from Rio de Janeiro Airport?

    If not renting a car or using taxis, public transportation to and from the airport comes in the form of buses. BRT (Bus Rapid Transport) is what the airport recommends for quicker travel, as the buses use exclusive lanes to avoid traffic, and there is an express line with fewer stops. Otherwise, standard and special buses link the airport to the city, with timetables available online. Fares for BRT as well as most standard buses start at around R$4.05 (£0.50).

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro was £491 for a one-way ticket and £766 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    On your way to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll fly out from London Heathrow. You’ll be landing in one of Rio de Janeiro’s 2 airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, KLM or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are KLM and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of £862 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £817 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £700 or less one-way and £953 or less round-trip.
  • London has a whopping six airports, but flights to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London City Airport (LCY).
  • Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) is the sole international airport serving Rio de Janeiro and is located 12 miles from the city centre. For car hire, head to the arrivals area of Terminal 2 and select from Avis, Localiza, Hertz, Movida, and Unidas.
  • Heathrow Airport’s size and traffic levels make for trickier navigation and longer queues, so make sure to arrive extra early. The airport sells fast-track security access for a cost of around £12.50.
  • Most flights from London to Rio de Janeiro require at least one stopover. If you need a direct flight, these are available from Heathrow Airport with British Airways.
  • When you’re done with shopping and eating, you can visit Heathrow’s art gallery in Terminal 5. Gatwick has newspapers and magazines that you can pick up for free at the Green Bug Media stands. Both airports have prayer areas and Gatwick’s offers scheduled services held by Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Free Church chaplains, as well as Buddhist services.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro.
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London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

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Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

British Airways

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Saturday

British Airways

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Sunday

British Airways

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Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

British Airways

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Saturday

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Sunday

British Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1822 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.7Food
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Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

2.0 MediocreWertson, Jul 2025VIX - GRU
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Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

My entertainment did not work. I was very tired from the botched connection, and the poor sleep

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

entertainment was not good; the shoulder strap on Business class seat did not sit well across the body (more like across the neck); the food was not hot and the special meal promoted by insert in the menu was not available to us

The boarding and new bag drop-off process was confusing and causing massive delays.

It was a very good flight, no entertainment is the reason for not checking that box.

I was in the last row and they sent me to check in my luggage last minute after boarding. I had to go through the crowd.

Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

Boarding too way too long. Biggest peeve: zero in-seat power in economy! No plug sockets, no USB ports. Plane was an A330, so not old.

Tap air Portugal was the best I will traveling again with u guys. Thank u.

The long wait at JFK made the trip horrible. Also not having enough buses when we deplaned was annoying

Flight was delayed on 6/20 to miss international connection. Next flight out was 24 hours later. Not acceptable.

Terrible! I had to cancel our flights due to my wife Carmen requiring an unexpected second cancer surgery. I first contacted orbitz about obtaining a credit due to medical interruption and orbitz directed me to TAP. I contacted TAP and the representative directed me back to orbitz and refused to even explain what TAP’s medical interruption policy was or how it worked—I wanted that information for a second call to orbitz. Terrible service at a particularly difficult time.

Flight from FNC to OBO was cancelled. We were rebooked to Lisbon later in the day. It was inconvenient but it worked out ok in the end.

Food was edible, not great, and served by attendants who looked like they really were not happy working the flight. The section I was in was too warm making the 11 hour flight uncomfortable. Other areas on the plane were fine.

Checked bG chstgr was extremely high. Over $120. It was s bsit and switch knowing an international passenger would have t9 check a bag.

First, communication was terrible. The gate on our ticket was not what was reflected on the airport screens and TAP personnel were not present at either gate to answer questions. The flight was delayed and there was no announcement. Also, there was an equipment swap to a smaller airframe which affected our level of comfort. The root of all these issues was as a lack of communication. With air travel in foreign countries already being a stressful affair, lack of communication needlessly raises the level of difficulty.

Checkin was very slow, we had checked in online and hoping we could do a bag drop at the airport. However everyone with checked bags had to queue up and it took over 40mins. Our advice arrive extra early or you will be rushing to the gate.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

There is need to introduce HOME COUNTRY of Departure Meals

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Complete mess. Our reservation was mistakenly cancelled. After almost missing the connection and walking all over the Munich airport, the Service desk got involved and we were run to our flight. Not all 4 of us in Business and not seated together as originally booked. This was the worst treatment I have ever had. And I travel a lot. 1K million miler.

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

Very old plan, bad cabin layout and seats, entertainment system would get 95% through a film and then crash and reboot. I wont be using Lufthansa after I return back home, would rather pau more for a better flight arramgement.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

There was more leg room than on the overseas flight, which was nice. Boarding was very well organized and the flight very comfortable.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

All good. Loo’s weren’t great and as clean as i would like.

A great flight. The crew was excellent too. Of particular note of excellence was the gluten-free meal which was one of the best offerings I’ve ever had on a plane. Outstanding work, BA chefs.

I was put into business class. Wow! My flight attendant was great! The food amazing’

I got stuffed on both flights into terrible seats. Second flight the seat didn’t even recline and fit s tall person, that’s very uncomfortable.

I arrived at Bridgetown only to fins that a suitcase was missing. It was left at Manchester. I had to wait wait 2 days before deciding on going to collect from the airport personally. I am not happy about paying for baggage at the airport. This I thought was included in the price of the ticket. Who goes away for 2 weeks and does not bring luggage. This was a total rip off and I am not happy. I need someone to contact me before returning so that I don't have to pay all over again to return homde.

Boarding market okay just because of the delay we had, but not related to the crew in any way…

Not so good with their baggage handling as they damaged one of my check in luggage

Economy plus was a very enjoyable experience. Lots of room and the crew were fantastic with the kids. We even got a chance to meet the pilot

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