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$325+ 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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RIO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/118:05 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:10 amGIG - DTW
3 stops29h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$728
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/118:05 pmDTW - SDU
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:10 amSDU - DTW
3 stops42h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$728
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:00 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$785
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:45 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$791
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:00 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$855
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops22h 55mAir Canada
Fri 12/53:55 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$861
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:00 amDTW - SDU
2 stops30h 10mGOL
Mon 12/86:00 amSDU - DTW
2 stops19h 56mGOL
Deal found 10/28$866
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:24 pmDTW - SDU
3 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/133:15 pmSDU - DTW
2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$893
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:37 amDTW - GIG
2 stops20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/13:55 pmGIG - DTW
3 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$904
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:37 amDTW - SDU
2 stops21h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/11:45 pmSDU - DTW
3 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$928
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:15 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops22h 55mAir Canada
Thu 12/113:55 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$931
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:00 amDTW - SDU
2 stops38h 25mGOL
Mon 12/86:00 amSDU - DTW
2 stops19h 56mGOL
Deal found 10/28$942

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 (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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$707
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$325
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,680
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 30, 2025.
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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Detroit

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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

5:30 am-10:25 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 1/31

9:35 am-11:25 am

2 stops27h 50m

$740

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

3:12 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops29h 13m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 11/16

6:10 am-10:58 pm

3 stops42h 48m

$751

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

12:48 pm-10:15 am

2 stops19h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

6:10 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$780

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

6:15 pm-7:05 am

2 stops34h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

8:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$785

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

6:15 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/30

11:30 am-8:26 pm

2 stops33h 56m

$817

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

9:10 am-8:00 am

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

1:40 am-8:26 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$905

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

12:05 pm-10:15 am

2 stops20h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/24

6:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops43h 15m

$934

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:30 am-6:20 am

2 stops22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/8

6:10 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$949

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

10:49 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

1:45 am-10:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$958

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

6:50 am-6:25 am

2 stops21h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/24

10:30 pm-8:19 am

3 stops35h 49m

$961

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

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

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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 October 30, 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 October 30, 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
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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. 1 airline 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 20h 50m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5167 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $1,081. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro for 18% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro are GOL ($394), Copa Airlines ($465), and United Airlines ($648).

  • 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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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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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