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$272+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — RIO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:00 amIAH - GIG
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:10 pmGIG - IAH
2 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$556
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Fri 12/55:00 amIAH - SDU
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:25 pmSDU - IAH
2 stops30h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$566
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Thu 12/45:00 amIAH - SDU
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:25 pmSDU - IAH
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$635
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Wed 12/33:54 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:10 pmGIG - IAH
2 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$644
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Wed 11/268:35 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/37:45 pmGIG - IAH
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$652
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Wed 12/33:54 pmIAH - SDU
3 stops17h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:25 pmSDU - IAH
2 stops30h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$655
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Tue 12/28:10 pmIAH - GIG
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:10 pmGIG - IAH
2 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$658
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Thu 12/45:00 amIAH - GIG
3 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/711:20 pmGIG - IAH
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$660
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Tue 11/115:27 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/159:40 amGIG - IAH
3 stops41h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$677
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Fri 12/55:00 amIAH - GIG
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:30 amGIG - IAH
2 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$680
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Mon 12/16:09 pmIAH - SDU
2 stops33h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/59:00 pmSDU - IAH
3 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$685
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Sat 11/85:27 pmIAH - SDU
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/158:40 pmSDU - IAH
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$753

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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.

Round-trip from

$556
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,105
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 Houston to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/4

5:00 am-7:35 am

3 stops23h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 12/7

8:25 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$635

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/3

3:54 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops17h 26m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 12/7

8:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$655

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

12:17 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops21h 43m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/10

11:20 am-11:13 pm

3 stops38h 53m

$682

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

6:18 pm-8:55 am

2 stops35h 37m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-8:32 am

3 stops29h 32m

$683

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

12:17 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops25h 38m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$725

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/24

1:17 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/27

6:00 am-12:19 am

2 stops20h 19m

$767

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/24

8:54 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops44h 11m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 12/1

1:45 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops32h 20m

$782

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-12:25 pm

3 stops26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/9

11:20 am-11:30 pm

3 stops39h 10m

$811

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-12:25 pm

3 stops26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 2/8

8:05 pm-8:33 pm

3 stops27h 28m

$883

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/26

4:53 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-10:53 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$896

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro (average of $852). Flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 HOU to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston 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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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 Houston to Rio de Janeiro?

    Departing from Houston to Rio de Janeiro will take you 10h 15m. The distance between Houston and Rio de Janeiro is about 5022 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,045), and American Airlines ($1,146) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Rio de Janeiro. Users have found that United Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular route from Houston to Rio de Janeiro is Houston Hobby - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You may also consider Houston George Bush Intcntl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Houston Hobby - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro (average of $852). Flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 2 airlines flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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
United AirlinesCheapest$1,045Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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