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$361+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RIO
Jun 22 — Jun 291
Mon 6/22
Mon 6/29
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 May 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:25 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops29h 00m
GOL
Sat 8/296:05 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops18h 50m
GOL
Deal found 5/18$737
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:25 pm
DTW
-
SDU
2 stops23h 15m
GOL
Sat 8/296:00 am
SDU
-
DTW
2 stops18h 55m
GOL
Deal found 5/18$742
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:20 pm
DTW
-
GIG
1 stop15h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 11/299:00 pm
GIG
-
DTW
1 stop22h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/22$790
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:25 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops25h 35m
GOL
Sat 8/296:05 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops18h 50m
GOL
Deal found 5/18$828
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/186:57 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops35h 58m
GOL
Tue 6/236:05 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops17h 51m
GOL
Deal found 5/19$868
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:18 am
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops29h 32m
GOL
Mon 9/2810:30 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops25h 22m
GOL
Deal found 5/18$872
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/186:57 pm
DTW
-
SDU
2 stops36h 43m
GOL
Tue 6/236:05 am
SDU
-
DTW
2 stops17h 51m
GOL
Deal found 5/19$874
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:18 am
DTW
-
SDU
2 stops31h 02m
GOL
Mon 9/285:40 pm
SDU
-
DTW
2 stops30h 12m
GOL
Deal found 5/18$877
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:25 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops16h 55m
GOL
Sun 8/306:05 am
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops18h 50m
GOL
Deal found 5/20$883
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:57 pm
DTW
-
GIG
2 stops27h 03m
GOL
Tue 6/1610:45 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops25h 11m
GOL
Deal found 5/19$902
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:00 am
DTW
-
SDU
2 stops30h 20m
GOL
Sun 11/296:00 am
SDU
-
DTW
2 stops19h 49m
GOL
Deal found 5/22$905
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 11/196:20 pm
DTW
-
GIG
1 stop15h 45m
Azul
Thu 11/262:50 pm
GIG
-
DTW
2 stops28h 50m
Azul
Deal found 5/22$916

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 May 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$737
(oojo)

One-way from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,330
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($284 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($76 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 May 23, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

4:25 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$833

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/25

6:18 am-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 32m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/28

10:30 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$872

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

6:57 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops27h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/16

10:45 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$902

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

12:35 pm-12:30 am

2 stops34h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/29

7:20 am-1:07 pm

3 stops30h 47m

$939

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/25

10:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/29

2:00 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$1,001

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

6:57 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/16

5:45 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,021

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

10:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/23

1:45 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops32h 44m

$1,044

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/21

4:25 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/29

10:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,045

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/10

4:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops17h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/22

8:45 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,096

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops51h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 8/18

7:45 am-3:10 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,121

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $737). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,680). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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 23, 2026.
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
8,444 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,444 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,444 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 23h 15m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5176 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $737). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,680). 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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