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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
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$647
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$425
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,210
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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 6/228:53 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/84:30 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$647
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 6/228:53 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/810:00 amGIG - CMH
2 stops39h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$655
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/289:20 amCMH - SDU
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
Wed 6/47:55 amSDU - CMH
2 stops32h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$761
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:55 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop13h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 9/239:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop15h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,005
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/2811:05 amCMH - GIG
2 stops19h 55mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/31:21 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,008
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 9/95:03 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop14h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/159:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,139
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/257:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Thu 7/33:55 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops29h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/267:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Fri 7/46:25 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/105:47 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop13h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/2011:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop20h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,289
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/226:10 amCMH - GIG
3 stops47h 10mAvianca
Mon 7/71:30 amGIG - CMH
3 stops33h 23mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$1,903
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/304:10 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops16h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/202:20 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops22h 12mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/29$5,856
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 4/296:49 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Mon 5/198:20 pmSDU - CMH
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$6,080

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Sun 6/22

8:53 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 7/8

4:30 pm-12:49 am

2 stops33h 19m

$647

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sun 6/22

8:53 pm-12:30 am

2 stops26h 37m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/8

10:00 am-12:49 am

2 stops39h 49m

$655

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Wed 5/28

9:20 am-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 6/4

7:55 am-3:23 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$761

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Mon 9/15

7:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/23

9:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop15h 35m

$1,005

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Wed 5/28

11:05 am-8:00 am

2 stops19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/3

1:21 am-9:32 am

2 stops33h 11m

$1,008

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 9/9

5:03 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/15

9:05 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$1,139

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/3

3:55 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,153

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 6/26

12:34 pm-6:10 am

2 stops16h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/5

5:55 am-12:39 am

2 stops19h 44m

$1,164

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 7/10

5:47 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 33m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/20

11:00 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop20h 47m

$1,289

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sun 6/22

6:10 am-6:20 am

3 stops47h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/7

1:30 am-9:53 am

3 stops33h 23m

$1,903

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 $761. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $1,005, and Copa Airlines, from $1,008. These flights start at 30% 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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