Via The Flight Deal, you can fly TAM from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for ~$536 round-trip in coach. And the flights are non-stop!
I’ll also share a separate deal about how to fly around Brazil with unlimited flights for $299!
You can search for this fare using ITA Matrix or Google Flights, then book it on the TAM website.
This deal won’t last long, so book now if you’re interested!
How To Book It
Link: ITA Matrix
Link: Google Flights
Here’s how to use Google Flights or ITA Matrix to find sale dates.
I found these fares using ITA Matrix and was able to book them on the airline website.
Note: Remember, to enter Brazil, you’ll need to purchase a visa BEFORE you leave.
What’s the Deal?
Fly to Brazil on TAM
TAM has cheap flights from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for ~$536 round-trip.
Travel through early December 2015. Most dates are available until then, except for around Thanksgiving.
You must stay in Brazil for at least 3 days (which won’t be hard to do!) and purchase your ticket 3 days in advance.
Explore Brazil for 10 or 21 Days With Unlimited Flights
I wrote yesterday about Azul Airline’s limited-time promotion for unlimited passes to fly around Brazil for 10 or 21 days. The passes start at just $299!
To get that deal, though, you must fly to Brazil on Azul Airlines or a United Airlines codeshare flight.
But, if you want to stay in Brazil for an extended time, it could be worth it to use the pass to explore other cities in the country, the beaches and waterfalls, or the Amazon rainforest!
Don’t Live Near New York? Get There for Cheap!
You can use your miles to get to New York for close to free!
Here’s a few ways you can get there:
- United Airlines – There are lots of ways to earn United Airlines miles. Including transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United Airlines. If you need help with booking a United Airlines award flight, check out my post on how to use United Airlines miles.
- Southwest – If you need more Southwest points, Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Southwest. Plus, if you have the Southwest Companion Pass, a friend can fly with you for (almost) free!
- British Airways – If you’re a short flight away from New York, you can save miles by using British Airways Avios points to book an award flight on American Airlines. Chase Ultimate Rewards points , American Express Membership Rewards points, and Starwood Preferred Guest points transfer to British Airways.
Use the Right Credit Card!
Remember to use a card that will earn you bonus points:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3X category (otherwise earn 2X points) - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points for airfare purchased directly from airlines - $100 Airline fee credit. Up to $100 a year for incidental fees with your selected airline - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express | - 3% cash back on airfare purchased directly from airlines on the first $50,000 when you choose this as your 3% cash back category - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
The Platinum Card® from American Express | - Earn 5X American Express Membership Rewards points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel - $200 Airline Fee Credit. Up to $200 a year in baggage fees and more at 1 airline - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
| Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard | - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases - Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Reserve | - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining - $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including airfare - Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels - $250 statement credit for airfare & baggage fees each calendar year |
Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card | - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare each year - Here's my review of the card |
Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including airfare |
| Or pay with an airline credit card for specific perks! |
Get Free Hotel Nights With These Cards
Link: Hot Deals – Hotel Credit Cards
If you book a cheap flight, remember there are lots of ways to get cheap or free hotel rooms with points from credit card bonuses and spending!
Here are some of my favorite Starwood hotels in Central and South America for ideas on where to stay, if you want to travel beyond Brazil.
To find hotels that can be booked with points, I use Hotel Hustle (which even shows you if rooms are actually available!) or AwardMapper.
Remember, you can transfer flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards to different hotel programs.
Check out my posts on all the ways to earn Hilton and Hyatt points!
Note: Folks who want to book paid stays could check out discount sites like Orbitz, Expedia, or TravelPony for deals. But remember you won’t get stay credits or points (and might not have your elite status recognized!).
And Airbnb is a great way to save money on accommodations, especially for longer stays. Here are some tips on how to negotiate a better Airbnb price!
Bottom Line
Fares from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are ~$536 round-trip in coach until early December 2015.
There are blackout dates around Thanksgiving, and you must stay in Brazil at least 3 days. There’s a 3-day advance purchase requirement.
If you want to spend more than a week in Brazil, consider the unlimited pass offered by Azul Airlines. But to take part in that deal, you’ll have to fly on Azul Airlines or a United Airlines codeshare flight.
Let me know if you buy a ticket!
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