Cheap flights from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro
Cheap return flights from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Rio de Janeiro flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- TAP Air Portugal
- KLM
- Air France
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Iberia
These airlines fly from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
16 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Cardiff/Rio de Janeiro route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Rio de Janeiro and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro
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You've searched for flights from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. TAP Air Portugal is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro on 15/03/2026 at 12:35 for £58.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 9,600 km flight from Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. TAP Air Portugal is a popular choice for this route, with an average flight duration of 16 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to book a hotel with us or use our flight + hotel service to save time and money!
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