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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or New York, about 12h 41m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 41m
Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans at a glance
Fastest journey12h 41mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or New York
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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RIO Miami (MIA) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat22:30 RIO05:32 MIA2h 58m connection08:30 MIA09:11 MSYAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
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RIO New York (JFK) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Fri22:30 RIO07:07 JFK6h 38m connection13:45 JFK15:44 MSYGOL + JetBlue Airways
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RIO Houston (IAH) MSY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) MSY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,723 km4,796 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hNew Orleans vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in New Orleans
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → MSY
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, New York and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,723 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Houston (IAH) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 3 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
