Question 1

How long does a flight from Rio de Janeiro to London take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to London will take on average 11h 25m to travel the 5,755 miles flying distance from Rio de Janeiro.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and London per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and lands in London, with an average flight time of 11h 25m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London was £243 for a one-way ticket and £620 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

On your way to London, you’ll fly out from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You’ll be landing in one of London’s 4 airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at 16:45 and will be landing in London at 08:10.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London jets off at 16:45 and lands at 08:10.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is £752.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro to London flight route.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rio de Janeiro to London flight route.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Rio de Janeiro and London, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London is March, where tickets cost £669 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,056 and £993 respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 Rio de Janeiro to London.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 London with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 London from Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £452 for a return.

Question 19

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

Lisbon (LIS) is the top choice – 37% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 20

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest stopovers from Rio de Janeiro to London, with an average time of 1h 10m.

Question 21

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Lisbon (LIS) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 58m.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and London historically see delays in approximately 7% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 200 minutes.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Rio de Janeiro to London were found on Avianca (£620) and LATAM Airlines (£639).

Question 28

What is the cheapest Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London costs £798 on the route between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

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 £726 on average.

Question 31

How much is a return flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to London from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually cost between £813 and £1,388 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £620 on Avianca (4 Nov–25 Nov).

Question 32

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London is British Airways, followed by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and LATAM Airlines.

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