Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$399+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — GIG
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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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 11, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:00 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops33h 20m
GOL
Tue 11/249:00 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops40h 49m
GOL
Deal found 6/6$865
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/76:20 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops17h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 12/239:00 pm
GIG
-
DTW
1 stop22h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/9$866
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:00 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops33h 20m
GOL
Wed 12/96:05 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops19h 51m
GOL
Deal found 6/9$883
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:25 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops51h 10m
GOL
Sat 8/298:30 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops32h 25m
GOL
Deal found 6/8$885
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Thu 11/126:20 pm
DTW
-
GIG
1 stop15h 45m
Azul
Thu 11/192:50 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops28h 50m
Azul
Deal found 6/6$915
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/196:00 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops24h 10m
GOL
Sat 9/266:25 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
GOL
Deal found 6/10$916
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/123:55 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops18h 10m
Air Canada
Thu 11/192:50 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops28h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$925
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/63:55 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops20h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 12/239:00 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops20h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/11$927

Find 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 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$865
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,288
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/24

9:00 am-11:49 pm

2 stops40h 49m

$865

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/15

12:30 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$929

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

11:48 am-2:05 pm

2 stops24h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

12:50 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops36h 59m

$1,061

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

6:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

9:00 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,071

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/25

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/16

7:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$1,253

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/7

12:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop20h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/23

9:05 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop22h 04m

$1,253

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

6:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/17

7:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$1,253

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/17

6:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/24

11:55 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop25h 54m

$1,270

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/10

4:25 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/22

10:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$1,284
Quickest round-trip

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/25

4:43 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/17

9:55 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$1,293

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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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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 11, 2026.
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.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport can take about 17h 45m. GOL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,071. There are 5167 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $1,040, 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. American Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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

  • 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.

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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