Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Rio De Janeiro — $408

More than 7 airlines operate flights from Barcelona to Rio De Janeiro, including Avianca, Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling, LATAM Chile, Iberia, and ITA Airways. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $408, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Barcelona’s main airport, Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), is the city’s international gateway and typically handles a mix of full-service carriers and many low-cost airlines, making fares vary from budget-friendly to premium. Located about 12 km southwest of Plaça de Catalunya, it’s reachable by the Aerobus or suburban train in roughly 25–35 minutes (fares usually in the low single-digit euros), or by taxi in about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic (meter fares are higher). A smaller, occasional-use airport is Girona–Costa Brava (GRO), farther away and often used by low-cost operators, with longer transfers to the city. BCN’s strengths are frequent connections and good ground links; downsides can include crowds and variable queue times at peak periods.

Rio de Janeiro is served primarily by two airports with distinct roles. Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International (GIG) functions as the main international gateway and a full-service hub, handling long-haul and many domestic flights; legacy and some international carriers are common here, and fares can be mid-to-high depending on season. GIG sits about 20–25 km north of downtown (Copacabana/Ipanema), with taxi or app rides typically taking 30–50 minutes and costing roughly BRL 60–120; the BRT + metro combo and dedicated airport buses can be cheaper but slower. Pros: comprehensive international connections and full passenger facilities; cons: distance and occasional heavy traffic. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is a smaller, centrally located airport focused on domestic and short regional routes, often favored by business travelers and carriers operating frequent shuttle services between Rio and São Paulo. It’s just 2–7 km from the main city beaches and downtown, so transfers are usually 10–20 minutes by taxi or ride-hail (BRL 20–50), and some public buses and metro links are available for lower fares. Pros: convenience and quick access to the city; cons: limited international service and smaller terminal capacity, which can mean fewer amenities and occasional crowding.