Cheap flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $1,078

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CMH — RIO
Mar 24 — Mar 311

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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,190

Round-trip from

$703
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

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, June can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Columbus in June are about $1,279 on average during June, but can be found for as low as $996.

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 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Copa Airlines flights heading from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 4/86:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 25mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/1110:47 amGIG - CMH
2 stops35h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,081
Mon 4/86:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops24h 51mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/101:51 amGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,119
Sat 6/297:55 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops27h 19mCopa Airlines
Sat 7/61:32 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,054
Thu 6/137:50 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops27h 24mCopa Airlines
Thu 6/201:24 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/17$2,125
Mon 5/137:50 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops27h 24mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/181:24 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/19$2,261
Mon 4/810:23 amCMH - GIG
2 stops20h 28mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/101:34 amGIG - CMH
2 stops18h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/17$2,483
Wed 3/276:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 27mCopa Airlines
Sat 3/301:28 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,203

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 4/65:00 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/139:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,112
Wed 3/272:00 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/319:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,503
Sun 3/2411:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/19:05 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops24h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,533
Sun 3/246:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/319:05 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops24h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,703
Sun 3/2411:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/298:55 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops21h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,903
Wed 3/274:49 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop15h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/19:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$6,083

Cheap Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 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.
Mon 4/86:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 25mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/1110:47 amGIG - CMH
2 stops35h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,081
Mon 4/86:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops24h 51mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/101:51 amGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,119
Mon 4/87:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/1110:20 amGIG - CMH
2 stops27h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,172
Fri 4/54:07 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops39h 53mDelta
Tue 4/98:15 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops17h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/18$1,181
Sat 4/61:50 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop16h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 4/136:30 amGIG - CMH
2 stops28h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,181
Sat 4/66:05 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops26h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 4/136:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops28h 36mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,190
Sat 3/231:50 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops30h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sat 3/303:30 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,284
Sat 4/610:23 amCMH - GIG
2 stops37h 02mAvianca
Fri 4/121:30 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 12mAvianca
Deal found 3/18$1,302
Sat 3/236:05 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops26h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sat 3/305:25 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops44h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,303

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 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.
Thu 6/133:40 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 10mLATAM Airlines
Fri 6/2112:50 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops23h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,078
Mon 4/86:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 25mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/1110:47 amGIG - CMH
2 stops35h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,081
Mon 5/137:25 amCMH - GIG
2 stops21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 5/1911:05 amGIG - CMH
2 stops23h 36mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,083
Mon 5/137:25 amCMH - GIG
2 stops21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 5/198:50 amGIG - CMH
1 stop13h 47mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,104
Mon 4/86:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops24h 51mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/101:51 amGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,119
Mon 5/138:09 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop33h 41mLATAM Airlines
Sun 5/198:50 amGIG - CMH
1 stop13h 47mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,126
Thu 6/133:40 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops28h 20mLATAM Airlines
Fri 6/2112:50 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops36h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,150
Mon 4/87:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/1110:20 amGIG - CMH
2 stops27h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,172
Fri 4/54:07 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops39h 53mDelta
Tue 4/98:15 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops17h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/18$1,181

Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 3/277:03 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 27mLATAM Airlines
Mon 4/17:05 amGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$4,927
Wed 3/276:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops17h 27mCopa Airlines
Sat 3/301:28 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,203
Wed 3/271:50 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop16h 25mLATAM Airlines
Mon 4/17:05 amGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,239
Wed 3/277:03 amCMH - SDU
2 stops24h 12mLATAM Airlines
Mon 4/16:05 amSDU - CMH
2 stops18h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,474
Wed 3/272:00 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/319:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,503
Sun 3/2411:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/19:05 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops24h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,533
Wed 3/277:03 amCMH - SDU
2 stops24h 12mLATAM Airlines
Sun 3/319:05 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops27h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,660
Sun 3/241:50 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop16h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 3/289:15 amGIG - CMH
1 stop15h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,698
Sun 3/246:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/319:05 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops24h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$5,703

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 6/13

1 stop14h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/21

2 stops23h 44m

$1,078

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 4/8

2 stops17h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/11

2 stops35h 11m

$1,081

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 5/13

2 stops21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/19

2 stops23h 36m

$1,083

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 4/8

2 stops24h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/10

2 stops17h 49m

$1,119

ColumbusRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Fri 4/5

2 stops39h 53m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/9

2 stops17h 34m

$1,181

ColumbusRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Mon 5/13

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/19

2 stops27h 33m

$1,223

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 4/6

2 stops37h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/12

2 stops33h 12m

$1,302

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 4/8

1 stop34h 33m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/11

1 stop19h 57m

$1,733

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 4/6

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/13

1 stop19h 41m

$2,112

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/17

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 March 17, 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 $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,324. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (average of $673). Flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,057). 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

$999

February

$890

March

$841

April

$762

May

$791

June

$826

July

$966

August

$717

September

$673

October

$797

November

$885

December

$1,057

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 March 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines and LATAM 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.
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.0
Very good
3,151 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.6
Good
2,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.6
Good
4,155 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on LATAM Airlines for just $1,078, but on average you can expect to pay $1,238.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro for under $5,000?

    There are currently 14+ open flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro within the next 7 days for less than $5,000.

  • 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 $1,078. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Copa Airlines, from $1,081, and Delta, from $1,181. These flights start at 15% 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), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH).

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,028Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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