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$316+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — GIG
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Tue 12/26:38 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:10 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$628
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 12/96:00 amDTW - GIG
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/125:10 pmGIG - DTW
3 stops28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/276:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:00 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$785
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/276:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:45 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$791
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 11/98:05 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:05 amGIG - DTW
3 stops19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$792
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/286:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops22h 55mAir Canada
Fri 12/59:00 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 10/27$855
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/286:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/93:55 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$861

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 (DTW) 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 October 28, 2025.

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Expedia
2 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$628
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$316
(Kiwi.com)

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

7:30 am-7:15 am

3 stops45h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/9

9:10 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$645

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-2:20 pm

3 stops29h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/28

6:25 pm-12:19 am

3 stops31h 54m

$682

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

6:15 pm-7:05 am

2 stops34h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

9:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$785

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

8:05 pm-12:40 am

2 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/19

9:45 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops28h 01m

$839

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

12:04 pm-10:15 am

2 stops20h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$871

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

12:04 pm-10:15 am

2 stops20h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/25

6:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops19h 15m

$881

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

12:04 pm-10:15 am

2 stops20h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/24

6:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops19h 15m

$881

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

12:04 pm-10:15 am

2 stops20h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$906

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/26

6:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

9:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$945

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

6:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 12/5

9:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$945

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Deals found on 10/27

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW 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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,081, American Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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Top airline flying from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top airline 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 October 28, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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