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$232+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — RIO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

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.
Wed 12/2410:15 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop33h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/69:55 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop24h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$551
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:25 amIAD - GIG
1 stop17h 05mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/191:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop14h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$715
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.
Tue 12/231:13 amIAD - GIG
1 stop21h 17mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/2810:10 amGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 03mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$760
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:09 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Tue 1/205:40 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/17$768
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:09 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Wed 1/217:45 amGIG - DCA
2 stops16h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$774
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.
Wed 12/246:00 amDCA - GIG
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/69:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop20h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$798
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:22 amIAD - GIG
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/217:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$812
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:17 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/217:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$830
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:09 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Tue 1/205:40 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/17$846
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.
Wed 12/174:34 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop15h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/199:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$848
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:09 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Wed 1/217:45 amGIG - DCA
2 stops16h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$852
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:42 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop12h 38mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/205:40 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops19h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$871

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$536
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$232
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$898
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

12:09 pm-6:25 am

2 stops17h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

7:35 pm-11:21 am

2 stops16h 46m

$537

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

3:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

1:40 am-12:32 am

1 stop23h 52m

$540

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

1:18 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

10:10 am-4:15 am

1 stop19h 05m

$540

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

2:21 am-12:25 am

1 stop21h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/13

10:40 am-4:22 am

1 stop18h 42m

$540

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/15

4:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/21

10:10 am-12:32 am

1 stop15h 22m

$540

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

2:18 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

10:10 am-4:15 am

1 stop19h 05m

$540

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

2:18 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

10:10 am-4:15 am

1 stop19h 05m

$540

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

1:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/11

9:30 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$542

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

10:47 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 33m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/28

10:30 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$542

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/5

6:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

$542

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro (average of $272). Flying from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro?

    LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 51m. The distance between District of Columbia and Rio de Janeiro is about 4803 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with GOL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $194. Copa Airlines flights start at $270 while deals on Delta start at $300 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is the most popular route from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro (average of $272). Flying from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 6 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$265Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
GOLCheapest$423Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$476Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$487Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$501Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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