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$342+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — GIG
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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 24, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:49 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops22h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/258:55 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops32h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$699
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:21 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops16h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/247:45 pm
GIG
-
DTW
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$778
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 11/36:00 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops26h 45m
GOL
Wed 11/116:05 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops18h 50m
GOL
Deal found 7/20$782
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 11/46:00 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops28h 50m
GOL
Wed 11/116:05 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops18h 50m
GOL
Deal found 7/20$874
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 11/236:00 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops26h 45m
GOL
Mon 11/303:10 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops34h 44m
GOL
Deal found 7/23$925
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 10/232:00 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops23h 00m
Air Canada
Sun 11/159:00 pm
GIG
-
DTW
1 stop22h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/19$926
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/106:00 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops36h 00m
GOL
Wed 9/2310:05 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops25h 52m
GOL
Deal found 7/22$931
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:01 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops18h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2410:10 pm
GIG
-
DTW
3 stops27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$936
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/186:50 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops18h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 10/288:00 pm
GIG
-
DTW
1 stop22h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/24$951

Find flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$699
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,692
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 24, 2026.
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

Fri 10/9

2:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/12

7:10 am-2:12 pm

3 stops32h 02m

$1,273

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/9

6:00 am-6:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/16

11:55 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop26h 02m

$1,277
Quickest round-trip

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

6:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/24

10:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,303

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/4

8:50 am-9:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/12

9:55 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$1,303

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

$1,303

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/23

12:15 pm-11:30 am

2 stops21h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/30

10:55 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$1,310

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/7

6:30 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops24h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/23

12:30 pm-11:21 am

2 stops24h 51m

$1,334

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

10:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop20h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/23

9:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,402
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-4:05 am

3 stops21h 05m

$342

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

6:50 am-4:05 am

3 stops44h 15m

$342

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Deals found on 7/24

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,255 and $1,528 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $699 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 25).

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 24, 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,843 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,843 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,843 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go

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 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 14h 15m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,303. 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

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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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