Cheap Flights from Lisbon to Rio De Janeiro Starting at $392

The route Lisbon — Rio De Janeiro is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including TAP Portugal, Azul Brazilian Airlines, EuroAtlantic Airways S.A., Air Nostrum, LATAM Chile, Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and EasyJet. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $392) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is Portugal’s main international gateway and typically serves a mix of full-service carriers and numerous low-cost airlines, making fares vary from premium to budget-friendly depending on carrier and season. The airport sits about 7 km (roughly 20–30 minutes) north-east of the city centre; taxis and ride-hailing normally take around 15–25 minutes depending on traffic and can be mid-priced compared with other Western European capitals. A metro line links the terminal to central Lisbon in roughly 20–25 minutes with modest fares, while buses and airport shuttles provide cheaper but slightly slower options. Pros: convenient city access and frequent connections; cons: can be busy during peak periods and lines for low-cost carriers may be longer.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) is the city’s main international gateway and a full-service hub handling most long-haul and major domestic flights. It’s typically served by legacy carriers and major Brazilian airlines, so fares can be mid-to-premium compared with secondary airports. Located about 20–30 km north of downtown Zona Sul and Centro, travel by taxi or rideshare usually takes 25–45 minutes depending on traffic; airport shuttle buses and the BRT/transit connections can take 40–60+ minutes with fares generally in the low single digits to mid-teens BRL. Pros: full services, numerous lounges and direct long-haul links; cons: can be busy and affected by rush-hour congestion, so allow extra time for transfers. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) functions as Rio’s convenient domestic and regional airport for short-haul flights and is popular for business and leisure travelers heading to central areas. Operated mainly by domestic carriers and regional airlines, it often offers competitive prices on short routes but can be pricier than buses for very short hops. Just 3–8 km from downtown Centro and the Flamengo/Glória districts, travel by taxi or rideshare typically takes 10–20 minutes; metro and bus options can be similarly quick, often under 30 minutes with fares usually in the low single digits BRL. Pros: exceptional proximity to the city center and fast check-ins; cons: limited long-haul service and tighter security/operational constraints during peak times.