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$360+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — GIG
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
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 (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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$647
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$360
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,323
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 June 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/85:26 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/116:10 amGIG - DTW
3 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$647
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:55 amDTW - GIG
2 stops26h 35mGOL
Tue 11/186:00 amGIG - DTW
2 stops18h 50mGOL
Deal found 6/11$819
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 6/13$835
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/26:00 amDTW - GIG
2 stops20h 50mCopa Airlines
Tue 7/810:05 amGIG - DTW
2 stops25h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$991
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 11/38:15 amDTW - GIG
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/209:55 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop20h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,040
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:35 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop16h 45mDelta
Thu 11/206:10 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,085
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:25 amDTW - GIG
2 stops19h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/192:45 pmGIG - DTW
3 stops32h 04mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,100
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/43:17 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops16h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/1111:00 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop24h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,145

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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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Depart

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Price

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

5:26 pm-12:30 am

2 stops30h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/11

6:10 am-10:23 am

3 stops29h 13m

$647

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

$835

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-3:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/8

10:05 am-10:13 am

2 stops25h 08m

$991

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

4:09 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/23

9:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,012

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

3:17 pm-8:20 am

2 stops16h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/11

11:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$1,145

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

5:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/11

9:05 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop27h 51m

$1,167

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

6:23 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-12:29 am

2 stops18h 29m

$1,181

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/2

2:58 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/8

9:00 pm-11:06 am

1 stop15h 06m

$1,247

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

5:26 pm-11:00 pm

3 stops52h 34m

$360

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

8:20 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 55m

$658

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Deals found on 6/13

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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 June 14, 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 at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 June 14, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,791 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
GOL
7.3
Good
1,074 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $835, Air Canada will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and GOL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $991 and $1,012, respectively.

  • 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?

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,034Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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