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$968+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — GIG
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,025
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$968
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,735
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Find flight deals from Hobby to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Hobby to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/252:13 pm
HOU
-
GIG
1 stop15h 07m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 4/15:20 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops22h 08m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,025
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:00 am
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops22h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 4/85:20 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops22h 08m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,033
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 4/111:44 am
HOU
-
GIG
1 stop20h 31m
Delta
Wed 4/85:20 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops22h 08m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$1,041
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 4/112:18 pm
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops18h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 4/810:10 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops19h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,046
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:35 am
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops17h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 5/239:00 pm
GIG
-
HOU
1 stop14h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,073
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 4/35:27 pm
HOU
-
GIG
1 stop14h 48m
Delta
Thu 4/301:40 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$1,081
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:44 am
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops24h 26m
Delta
Fri 3/207:40 am
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops17h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$1,089
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:44 am
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops16h 21m
Delta
Sat 4/185:20 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops21h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$1,121
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/181:00 pm
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops19h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 10/101:40 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops21h 46m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,128
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3111:44 am
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops16h 21m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 4/75:20 pm
GIG
-
HOU
2 stops22h 08m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,164
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/11:00 pm
HOU
-
GIG
1 stop19h 15m
Delta
Mon 6/89:00 pm
GIG
-
HOU
1 stop14h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$1,166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/2612:18 pm
HOU
-
GIG
2 stops18h 07m
American Airlines
Thu 3/510:30 pm
GIG
-
HOU
1 stop16h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,171

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Hobby

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Depart

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HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/25

2:13 pm-7:20 am

1 stop15h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/1

5:20 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$1,025

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/1

5:27 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops21h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/8

5:20 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$1,033

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/18

11:44 am-7:20 am

1 stop17h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/25

9:30 pm-10:39 am

1 stop15h 09m

$1,041

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

5:35 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/8

5:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$1,041

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

10:35 am-6:05 am

2 stops17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops28h 20m

$1,073

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-6:05 am

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/30

1:40 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,081

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/10

11:44 am-10:15 am

1 stop20h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/18

9:00 pm-9:37 am

1 stop14h 37m

$1,121

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/24

12:18 pm-8:25 am

2 stops18h 07m

$968

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

12:18 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 02m

$1,219

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/13

5:19 pm-6:20 am

2 stops34h 01m

$1,290

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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 Hobby to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Houston Hobby Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Houston Hobby 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $774). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,105). 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.

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 January 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,136 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 15h 07m. Fly via LATAM Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Houston Hobby Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5004 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at $749. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,006 round trip. American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $774). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,105). 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 Hobby to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$749Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,006Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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