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Flight deals from Nice to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nice Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs311,537. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs142,086 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Nice on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs142,086, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs143,704 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Nice on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs143,704, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs148,883 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Nice on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs148,883, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs152,767 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Nice on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs152,767, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs157,502 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Nice on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,502, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs160,211 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Nice on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,211, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs160,211 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Nice on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,211, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs161,376 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Nice on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,376, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs163,771 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Nice on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs163,771, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs167,198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Nice on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs167,198, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs168,153 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Nice on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs168,153, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs188,181 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Nice on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs188,181, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nice to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nice to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jun
from Rs167,198
Jul
from Rs188,181
Aug
from Rs152,767
Sep
from Rs157,502
Oct
from Rs160,211
Nov
from Rs143,704
Dec
from Rs163,771
Jan
from Rs160,211
Feb
from Rs148,883
Mar
from Rs142,086
Apr
from Rs168,153
May
from Rs161,376

Alternative Nice to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Nice to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
ClosestCheapest
from Rs142,086
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
from Rs142,733
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from Rs154,385
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Nice to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs142,086
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Nice to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nice to Rio de Janeiro is Rs222,078. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Nice to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs222,078.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Nice to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Nice to Rio de Janeiro is usually February.
If you're flying from Nice Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from Rs222,078.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nice Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Monday, 8 February 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Nice Airport and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Travelling from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio de Janeiro is four hours behind Nice.

  • To avoid rushing for your NCE to Rio de Janeiro flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from NCE to Rio de Janeiro. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • NCE is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel near NCE? If you're catching an early flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Rio de Janeiro

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight is Rs142,086. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs222,078. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from NCE to Rio de Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from NCE to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from NCE to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Once your flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • Public transport will get you there in around 20 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your NCE to Rio de Janeiro flight:

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi after your flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • The journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling on public transport.

  • Find a hotel near RRJ and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you have a late NCE to Rio de Janeiro flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays put comfort right within reach:

  • Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro is a smart move. As well as better deals, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro. January is the most popular month to travel to Rio de Janeiro. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.

  • Lock in a Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket with a departure in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 36ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from NCE to Rio de Janeiro around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Rio de Janeiro

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio de Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are must-do's during your Rio de Janeiro adventure.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its top sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Nice to Rio de Janeiro

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.