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$333+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — RIO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$686
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$333
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,088
From Detroit (DTT) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:29 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/51:45 amGIG - DTW
2 stops19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$686
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:29 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:10 amSDU - DTW
3 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$701
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/142:53 pmDTW - GIG
3 stops28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/213:30 pmGIG - DTW
3 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$715
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:16 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:05 amGIG - DTW
3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$729
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:20 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2111:30 amSDU - DTW
3 stops36h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$729
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:16 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/197:45 amSDU - DTW
2 stops18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$765
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/99:00 amDTW - GIG
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/156:10 amGIG - DTW
3 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$772
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:12 amDTW - SDU
3 stops36h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/78:10 amSDU - DTW
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$809
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/144:10 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Tue 10/2111:30 amSDU - DTW
2 stops28h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$976
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:10 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops21h 10mAir Canada
Sat 10/2511:30 amSDU - DTW
2 stops31h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$1,116

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

6:29 pm-12:25 am

2 stops28h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/6

8:35 pm-6:54 pm

3 stops24h 19m

$696

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

6:52 am-9:10 am

3 stops25h 18m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 11/6

8:10 am-6:54 pm

3 stops36h 44m

$704

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

4:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 10/21

11:30 am-10:37 pm

3 stops36h 07m

$729

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

4:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/21

9:40 am-5:50 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$749

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

12:16 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 11/19

7:45 am-12:19 am

2 stops18h 34m

$765

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

9:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/15

6:10 am-12:25 am

3 stops20h 15m

$772

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

9:12 am-10:25 pm

3 stops36h 13m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 10/7

8:10 am-11:30 pm

3 stops40h 20m

$809

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/2

9:15 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$836

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

6:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

9:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$839

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

9:10 am-8:00 am

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/11

1:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$905

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 September 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro. On average, All airports has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day from 1 airline. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $797 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro for 46% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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