Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$892+ 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — GIG
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$892
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,181
From Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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

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 August 14, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:30 amCMH - GIG
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:15 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops49h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$892
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 12/18:25 amCMH - GIG
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/811:55 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop18h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,050
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 12/223:29 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops38h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/273:55 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:09 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop12h 11mDelta
Sat 12/2710:55 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop15h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 12/287:44 amCMH - GIG
1 stop20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:45 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$2,218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 12/274:11 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:45 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$2,326

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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

Mon 12/1

9:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/8

9:15 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops49h 41m

$892

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 12/1

8:25 am-9:25 am

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/8

11:55 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop18h 32m

$1,050

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 12/22

3:29 pm-8:20 am

2 stops38h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/27

3:55 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$1,441

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 12/22

6:09 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/27

10:55 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$1,459

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 12/22

11:15 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/27

10:55 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$1,459

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sun 12/28

4:11 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 09m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/3

7:45 pm-11:16 am

2 stops17h 31m

$2,218

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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.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). 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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