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$425+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RIO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Wed 7/30
Wed 8/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$663
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$425
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,223
From Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/68:34 amCMH - SDU
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/132:15 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$663
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/68:34 amCMH - GIG
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/131:20 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$671
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:35 amCMH - GIG
2 stops20h 25mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/139:59 amGIG - CMH
2 stops24h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,016
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/252:20 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop16h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/27:15 amGIG - CMH
2 stops18h 41mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,035
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2512:54 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop19h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/211:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop21h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,040
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/29:20 amCMH - GIG
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Wed 9/103:55 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops29h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,089
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:20 amCMH - SDU
2 stops28h 00mAir Canada
Thu 9/117:55 amSDU - CMH
2 stops32h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,094
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/295:03 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/129:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,224
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:51 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops20h 19mDelta
Thu 9/119:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop13h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/24$1,274
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:45 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 9/32:20 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops28h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,389
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:49 amCMH - SDU
2 stops20h 46mDelta
Fri 9/128:20 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops19h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/24$6,325

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Sat 9/6

8:34 am-6:05 pm

2 stops32h 31m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 9/13

2:15 pm-11:48 am

2 stops22h 33m

$663

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 9/6

8:34 am-1:15 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/13

1:20 pm-11:48 am

2 stops23h 28m

$671

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 9/1

10:35 am-8:00 am

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/13

9:59 am-9:33 am

2 stops24h 34m

$1,016

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 11/25

2:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/2

7:15 am-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$1,035

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 11/25

12:54 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/2

11:00 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$1,040

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 9/2

9:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/10

3:55 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,089

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Mon 9/1

9:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/11

7:55 am-3:33 pm

2 stops32h 38m

$1,094

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Fri 1/2

11:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/17

9:30 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$1,120

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Fri 8/29

5:03 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/12

9:05 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$1,224

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Fri 8/29

6:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/3

2:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,389

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/23

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated July 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,819 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,876 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $1,016. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $1,035, and American Airlines, from $1,040. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 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 to Rio de Janeiro?

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