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Flight deals from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zagreb Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,951. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,525 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May, returning Mon, 14 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zagreb on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,525, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,559 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zagreb on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,559, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,577 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Mon, 21 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,577, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,577 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Zagreb on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,577, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,582 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Zagreb on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,582, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,623 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,623, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,625 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,625, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,631 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,631, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,633 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,633, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,636 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zagreb on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,636, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,640 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Croatia Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Croatia Airlines, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,640, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,640 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Croatia Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Croatia Airlines, departs from Zagreb on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,640, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,657 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Croatia Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Croatia Airlines, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,657, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,671 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with Croatia Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Croatia Airlines, departs from Zagreb on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,671, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,678 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,678, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$1,690 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Thu, 20 May.Return flight with Croatia Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Croatia Airlines, departs from Zagreb on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,690, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro

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

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Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,525
Cheapest month to fly	May

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

How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.

How much are return flights from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro is $1,525. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,525.

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

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Rio de Janeiro is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rio de Janeiro?

If you're flying from Zagreb Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from $1,525.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, 30 May 2027.

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

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zagreb Airport and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Zagreb Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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 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 Rio de Janeiro?

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.

What’s the weather like in Rio de Janeiro?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zagreb Airport to Rio de Janeiro with?

Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Travelling from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio de Janeiro is four hours behind Zagreb.
Leave plenty of time to get on your ZAG to Rio de Janeiro flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
The journey from central Zagreb to ZAG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ZAG:
76% of flights departing from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport reach their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Rio de Janeiro

$940 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. A return plane ticket right now is $1,525. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ZAG to Rio de Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ZAG to Rio de Janeiro by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from ZAG to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Central Rio de Janeiro is about 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 10 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near SDU. Kick back and get cosy after your ZAG to Rio de Janeiro flight at any of these well-located options:
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
If you travel by public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your ZAG to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Rental providers sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro. January is the busiest month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
Book a Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 36ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZAG to Rio de Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 14ºC and 29ºC.

More about Rio de Janeiro

Once you've booked your flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Rio de Janeiro, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio de Janeiro:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are leading attractions which should feature on any good Rio de Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without a visit to Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.