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$983+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — GIG
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$983
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,138
From Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:31 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/291:30 amGIG - CMH
2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,043
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 12/156:08 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops19h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2210:30 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop18h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,107
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 12/159:55 amCMH - GIG
2 stops19h 15mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/227:15 amGIG - CMH
2 stops18h 59mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,163
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/249:20 amCMH - GIG
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Tue 9/302:45 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops30h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$1,221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/245:03 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/299:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:59 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/299:05 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:01 amCMH - GIG
1 stop20h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2911:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,340
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops31h 10mLATAM Airlines
Tue 9/306:05 pmGIG - CMH
3 stops42h 42mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,449
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 12/1511:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops19h 00mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/211:30 amGIG - CMH
2 stops34h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,658

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Wed 2/4

9:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/15

9:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$983

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 9/25

12:31 pm-6:20 am

2 stops16h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/29

1:30 am-8:33 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$1,043

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Wed 2/4

9:55 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-9:01 am

1 stop13h 31m

$1,080

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 12/15

6:31 am-10:15 am

1 stop25h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/22

10:30 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$1,109

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 2/16

5:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/18

7:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$1,140

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 2/16

6:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop25h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-11:03 am

1 stop15h 08m

$1,140

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 September 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 15m. There are 5031 mi between Columbus Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $754). Flying from Columbus 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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