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Cheap flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $709

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CMH — RIO
May 10 — May 171
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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Average price

$1,024

Round-trip from

$708
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 37% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Columbus in May are about $1,227 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $975.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (CMH - RIO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbus and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 6/296:38 amCMH - GIG
1 stop22h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,172
Sat 6/296:15 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,175
Sat 6/2911:24 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,176
Sat 6/296:15 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,250

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between Columbus and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Copa Airlines flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 6/2911:14 amCMH - GIG
2 stops19h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 7/61:32 amGIG - CMH
2 stops18h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,615
Sat 6/2911:14 amCMH - GIG
2 stops19h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 7/61:32 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,616

Cheap Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 6/296:38 amCMH - GIG
1 stop22h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,172
Sat 6/296:15 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,175
Sat 6/2911:24 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,176
Tue 5/71:51 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop15h 59mDelta
Thu 5/97:05 amGIG - CMH
2 stops42h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,208
Tue 5/711:47 amCMH - SDU
2 stops23h 48mDelta
Fri 5/106:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops19h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,215
Tue 5/75:00 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/99:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,220
Tue 5/711:47 amCMH - SDU
2 stops23h 48mDelta
Fri 5/106:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops34h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,223
Sat 6/296:15 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,250
Sat 6/296:06 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops24h 34mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/76:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops17h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,517

Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 6/296:38 amCMH - GIG
1 stop22h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,172
Sat 6/296:15 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,175
Sat 6/2911:24 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,176
Tue 5/71:51 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop15h 59mDelta
Thu 5/97:05 amGIG - CMH
2 stops42h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,208
Tue 5/711:47 amCMH - SDU
2 stops23h 48mDelta
Fri 5/106:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops19h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,215
Tue 5/75:00 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/99:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,220
Tue 5/711:47 amCMH - SDU
2 stops23h 48mDelta
Fri 5/106:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops34h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,223
Sat 6/296:15 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:00 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,250
Sat 6/296:06 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops24h 34mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/76:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops17h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,517

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flights by using the search form above.
Fri 8/26:15 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$709
Fri 8/26:32 amCMH - GIG
1 stop22h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$710
Fri 8/210:59 amCMH - GIG
3 stops20h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,071

Find flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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$1,172 - $1,670

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ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 6/29

1 stop22h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/7

1 stop20h 56m

$1,172

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 6/29

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/7

1 stop20h 56m

$1,175

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 6/29

2 stops17h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/7

1 stop20h 56m

$1,176

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 6/29

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/7

2 stops17h 18m

$1,250

ColumbusRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Sat 6/29

2 stops24h 34m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 7/7

2 stops17h 50m

$1,517

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 6/29

2 stops19h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/6

2 stops18h 25m

$1,615

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 6/29

2 stops19h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/6

2 stops33h 16m

$1,616

ColumbusRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Sat 6/29

2 stops27h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 7/7

2 stops30h 34m

$1,670

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is currently $1,163 while a round-trip flight costs $1,399. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (average of $683). Flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,001

February

$876

March

$847

April

$832

May

$832

June

$932

July

$968

August

$721

September

$683

October

$791

November

$888

December

$1,049

Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated May 5, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and Copa Airlines from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,799 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,799 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,799 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,457 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,799 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,799 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,713 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,799 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,172, but on average you can expect to pay $1,398.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $1,172. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $1,517, and Copa Airlines, from $1,615. These flights start at 4% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does CMH to GIG mean?

    Great question - CMH to GIG just means Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Dayton Airport (DAY), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,028Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,046Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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