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Flight deals from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,188. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,108 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,108, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,130, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,188 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,188, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,260 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,260, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,269, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,277 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,277, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,301 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,301, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,343 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,343, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,361 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,361, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,418 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,418, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,449 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,449, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,486 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,486, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$1,692 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,692, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from $2,371
Jun
from $1,187
Jul
from $1,299
Aug
from $1,258
Sep
from $1,276
Oct
from $1,107
Nov
from $1,278
Dec
from $1,814
Jan
from $1,839
Feb
from $1,829
Mar
from $1,485
Apr
from $1,258

Direct flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from $2,112
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from $1,108
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
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Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,107
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time9 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is $1,107. 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.
9 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
Delta, LATAM Airlines and Korean Air fly direct from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
As of May 2026, there are 17 flights per week flying from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Monday, 5 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 26 minutes.
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 Internacional 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.

Flying from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): What you need to know

  • Atlanta's main base, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).

  • The average duration of a direct Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is 9 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Atlanta. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro.

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services each week. Get from ATL to GIG on Delta Air Lines's 8:50pm departure.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Atlanta to GIG.

  • Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) leave from this terminal.

  • When leaving from ATL, you can catch a direct flight from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with Delta Air Lines.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from ATL to GIG.

  • Among carriers on this route, Delta Air Lines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Atlanta to GIG leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.

About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near GIG:

  • Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • $566 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Return flights start from $1,108. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Atlanta to GIG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport ticket.

  • Be the first to know about deals for flight tickets from Atlanta to GIG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The best time to fly from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). July is the busiest month to travel to Rio De Janeiro. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.

  • The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Atlanta to GIG flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC and 27ºC.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Atlanta to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Campos dos Goytacazes is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Villa Maria Culture House, Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of Brazil, head for Taubaté, about 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate are highlights.

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