How long is the flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro in 16h 25m. Fly via Air Canada, LATAM Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is about 5040 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.

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

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Sun 12/286:10 amCMH - GIG

1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/39:55 pmGIG - CMH

1 stop19h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$3,119

Tue 12/309:30 amCMH - GIG

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/511:25 amGIG - CMH

2 stops35h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$4,845

Tue 12/306:15 pmCMH - GIG

2 stops21h 25mLATAM Airlines

Mon 1/510:55 pmGIG - CMH

1 stop15h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$5,902

Sun 12/286:15 pmCMH - SDU

2 stops17h 00mLATAM Airlines

Sat 1/38:05 pmSDU - CMH

2 stops18h 22mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$6,871

Tue 12/304:38 pmCMH - SDU

2 stops18h 37mLATAM Airlines

Mon 1/52:00 pmSDU - CMH

2 stops36h 01mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$7,597

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Thu 3/59:30 amCMH - GIG

1 stop24h 35mAir Canada

Mon 3/93:55 pmGIG - CMH

2 stops30h 01mAir Canada

Deal found 12/29

$1,075

Thu 3/127:07 amCMH - GIG

2 stops23h 03mLATAM Airlines

Sat 3/2110:20 amGIG - CMH

2 stops24h 41mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,163

Thu 3/1211:10 amCMH - GIG

1 stop19h 10mDelta

Sat 3/219:30 pmGIG - CMH

1 stop13h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$1,178

Thu 3/54:43 pmCMH - GIG

1 stop14h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/98:55 pmGIG - CMH

1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$1,180

Wed 2/45:00 pmCMH - SDU

2 stops18h 15mLATAM Airlines

Sun 2/158:05 pmSDU - CMH

2 stops22h 45mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,396

Wed 2/48:05 pmCMH - SDU

2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/152:50 pmSDU - CMH

2 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$1,435

Thu 2/126:35 pmCMH - SDU

2 stops16h 40mLATAM Airlines

Thu 2/198:05 pmSDU - CMH

2 stops17h 54mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$3,483

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Tue 12/309:30 amCMH - GIG

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/511:25 amGIG - CMH

2 stops35h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$4,845

Tue 12/306:15 pmCMH - GIG

2 stops21h 25mLATAM Airlines

Mon 1/510:55 pmGIG - CMH

1 stop15h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$5,902

Tue 12/304:38 pmCMH - SDU

2 stops18h 37mLATAM Airlines

Mon 1/52:00 pmSDU - CMH

2 stops36h 01mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$7,597

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ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

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Columbus

Thu 3/5

9:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

3:55 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$1,075

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 3/12

7:07 am-7:10 am

2 stops23h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/21

10:20 am-10:01 am

2 stops24h 41m

$1,163

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 3/12

11:10 am-7:20 am

1 stop19h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/21

9:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop13h 31m

$1,178

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 3/5

4:43 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

8:55 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$1,180

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Wed 2/4

5:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 2/15

8:05 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,396

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Wed 2/4

8:05 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 2/15

2:50 pm-9:41 am

2 stops20h 51m

$1,435

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Thu 2/12

6:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/19

8:05 pm-11:59 am

2 stops17h 54m

$3,483

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Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?
There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro in 16h 25m. Fly via Air Canada, LATAM Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro is about 5040 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?
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.
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.

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