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$616+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — GIG
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$616
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,449
From Detroit (DTT) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:02 amDTW - GIG
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/259:45 amGIG - DTW
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$616
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:00 amDTW - GIG
2 stops19h 00mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/211:30 amGIG - DTW
2 stops20h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$904
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/44:10 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Thu 9/113:55 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops30h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$983
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:15 amDTW - GIG
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/229:55 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,064
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/194:07 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops21h 58mGOL
Tue 8/266:05 amGIG - DTW
2 stops18h 30mGOL
Deal found 7/29$1,089
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:56 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops17h 19mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/77:40 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops17h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,118

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

7:02 am-5:30 am

2 stops21h 28m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops23h 55m

$616

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

11:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/21

1:30 am-8:19 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$904

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

4:10 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/11

3:55 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$983

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

7:15 am-9:35 am

2 stops24h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/22

9:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,064

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Deals found on 7/30

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Detroit. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 2 different airlines.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,034Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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