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$440+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RIO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

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 December 18, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/187:49 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops26h 41mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/289:55 amGIG - DTW
2 stops26h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,460
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/205:23 pmDTW - GIG
3 stops35h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2210:25 amGIG - DTW
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,558
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:15 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:00 amGIG - DTW
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,669
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:30 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:55 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,698
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:40 amDTW - GIG
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:30 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop24h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,740
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:50 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops19h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/312:00 pmSDU - DTW
2 stops23h 27mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,793
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/183:32 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop14h 48mGOL
Sun 12/286:00 amGIG - DTW
2 stops19h 57mGOL
Deal found 12/17$1,810
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/186:00 amDTW - GIG
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/289:55 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop19h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,828
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:20 amDTW - GIG
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/221:45 amGIG - DTW
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,875
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/207:20 amDTW - SDU
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/226:50 pmSDU - DTW
3 stops28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,736
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops17h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/288:05 pmSDU - DTW
2 stops18h 31mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$4,624
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:15 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/227:35 amSDU - DTW
2 stops19h 24mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$4,746

Find flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$660
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$440
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,555
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($337 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

5:05 am-7:40 am

3 stops24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 3/12

8:15 am-8:46 am

3 stops25h 31m

$682

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/25

9:00 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$818

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

10:07 pm-10:40 am

3 stops34h 33m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 2/6

11:20 am-10:12 pm

3 stops36h 52m

$821

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

11:05 am-8:00 am

2 stops18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/5

1:40 am-8:26 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$853

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

5:15 pm-6:25 am

3 stops35h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/6

7:30 am-1:30 pm

3 stops32h 00m

$860

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

6:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

8:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops46h 50m

$861

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

6:36 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/11

8:15 am-11:41 pm

3 stops40h 26m

$862

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/7

7:30 am-5:09 pm

3 stops35h 39m

$866

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

10:07 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/25

9:00 pm-11:41 pm

3 stops28h 41m

$874

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

6:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/6

7:30 am-1:30 pm

3 stops32h 00m

$877

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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 Detroit to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro. 0 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Rio de Janeiro should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro will take you 18h 55m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5167 mi.

  • 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.

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