Airfare to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro is home to legendary beaches Copacabana and Ipanema and legendary slums, favelas. It also has everything in between, making it a top draw in both Brazil and South America. Millions of revelers flock to the city for Carnaval and New Years Eve celebrations. Jardim Botanico (the Botantical Gardens), Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer Statue) and Sugar Loaf Mountain provide welcome escapes from the sometimes frantic chaos.

Airfare to Rio De Janeiro will be the cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. Mondays are popular with business travellers and weekends are key dates for holidaymakers wanting the longest trips possible - avoid these dates.

Also consider flights into Sao Paulo, Brazil. To get between the cities, you can grab a spot on a train, bus or flight. Look for cheap flights on no frills airlines. Gol Transportes Aereos flies to Rio De Janeiro. Although it will take longer to reach your destination, a bus or train could save you enough cash to make it worth your while.

Another possible money-saving tip is to look for flights that go through Buenos Aires, Argentina, or another major gateway city instead of flying direct. Because there are more flights - and competition - from these cities on low budget airlines, you can save some cash over flying non-stop to your destination. It is very common to layover in one of these main cities.

Finally, consider traveling on a lesser-known carrier. Varig is the national airline. However, Continental Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines also stop in Rio De Janeiro.

The most expensive air tickets to Rio De Janeiro are found during peak holiday travel times, such as the New Year. Also be aware of national events or festivals, which can also cause ticket prices to rise.

Summary of Money Saving Tips:

• Fly mid-week
• Book your holiday during the off-peak season
• Consider flying into Sao Paulo, Brazil and traveling overland to Rio De Janeiro via train or bus
• Look for flights that go through large cities, with many flights
• Check out carriers besides the national airline - they may undercut the monopolistic competition

For more information on Rio De Janeiro, check out BootsnAll's Rio De Janeiro Travel Guide.