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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,615. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

London.$1,295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,295, select.

London.$1,436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,436, select.

London.$1,443 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,443, select.

London.$1,500 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,500, select.

London.$1,507 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,507, select.

London.$1,520 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,520, select.

London.$1,545 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,545, select.

London.$1,549 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,549, select.

London.$1,551 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,551, select.

London.$1,562 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,562, select.

London.$1,564 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May, returning Fri, 14 May.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 7 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,564, select.

London.$1,567 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,567, select.

London.$1,567 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Fri, 11 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 13 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,567, select.

London.$1,578 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,578, select.

London.$1,580 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,580, select.

London.$1,595 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,595, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow

Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow: Alternative routes

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

Rio de Janeiro to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,295
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airline	Finnair
Average flights per week	22

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow is $1,295. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow?

11 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow.

Which airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow?

Finnair, Iberia and British Airways fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow.

How many flights are there a week from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow?

As of September 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 23 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to London Heathrow?

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 London Heathrow 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.

When is the best time to book flights to London?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know

Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) jetting off from here.
Jump on a direct Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 30 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
You can pick from 7 direct flights a week between Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). This is the busiest route, with British Airways offering a 4:35pm departure from GIG to LHR.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Rio de Janeiro to LHR. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can be booked from here.
When departing from GIG, you can catch a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport with British Airways.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between GIG and LHR is British Airways.
British Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 90.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to LHR. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG arrive at their destination on time.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Using public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to LHR flight:
79% of flights departing Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.

About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near LHR and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport flight.

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

Central London is around 24 kilometres from London Heathrow Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport is $560. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,295. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to LHR.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Rio de Janeiro to LHR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to London. July is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to LHR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about London

Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
The British Museum and Westminster Abbey are just two of the top attractions to put on your London to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Big Ben.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you should also see. About 257 kilometres northwest of London, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 153 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.