Rio de Janeiro

$399+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RIO
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/269:30 am
CMH
-
GIG
1 stop24h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 12/29:00 pm
GIG
-
CMH
1 stop25h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$942
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/176:00 am
CMH
-
GIG
3 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/24:40 pm
GIG
-
CMH
2 stops31h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,003
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/267:00 am
CMH
-
GIG
2 stops23h 00m
Copa Airlines
Wed 12/210:10 am
GIG
-
CMH
2 stops25h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,054
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/182:19 pm
CMH
-
GIG
2 stops33h 06m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/2410:30 am
GIG
-
CMH
2 stops23h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,055
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:13 pm
CMH
-
GIG
2 stops17h 37m
GOL
Thu 6/186:05 am
GIG
-
CMH
2 stops19h 40m
GOL
Deal found 3/29$1,069
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/810:40 am
CMH
-
GIG
3 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1512:20 pm
GIG
-
CMH
3 stops35h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,072
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:13 pm
CMH
-
SDU
2 stops21h 27m
GOL
Thu 6/186:00 am
SDU
-
CMH
2 stops19h 45m
GOL
Deal found 3/29$1,074
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 4/256:00 am
CMH
-
GIG
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:40 pm
GIG
-
CMH
2 stops28h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,083
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/149:55 am
CMH
-
SDU
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/278:15 am
SDU
-
CMH
3 stops40h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,085
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/274:05 pm
CMH
-
SDU
2 stops23h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 6/11:45 pm
SDU
-
CMH
2 stops26h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$1,096
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 4/266:00 am
CMH
-
SDU
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/308:30 am
SDU
-
CMH
3 stops36h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/176:00 am
CMH
-
SDU
3 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/25:30 pm
SDU
-
CMH
3 stops30h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,146

Find flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,003
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,391
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbus-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Columbus-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($229 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-12:30 am

3 stops41h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/2

4:40 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,003

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Wed 6/10

6:13 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops21h 27m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 6/18

6:00 am-12:45 am

2 stops19h 45m

$1,074

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Wed 5/27

4:05 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 6/1

1:45 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,096

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-1:05 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 4/30

8:30 am-8:16 pm

3 stops36h 46m

$1,117

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Thu 5/14

9:55 am-4:45 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/27

8:15 am-3:22 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$1,137

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-8:15 pm

3 stops37h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/2

5:30 pm-11:17 pm

3 stops30h 47m

$1,146

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-9:00 am

3 stops26h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/30

4:40 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops28h 36m

$1,176

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sat 8/8

5:49 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops19h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/18

10:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,218

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Wed 5/27

4:05 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/1

2:50 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$1,226

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Wed 6/10

2:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/18

9:00 pm-12:54 am

1 stop28h 54m

$1,281

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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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Columbus 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 Columbus Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus 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 Columbus 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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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 April 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

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

    A quick flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro can take about 19h 36m. GOL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,218. There are 5031 mi between Columbus Airport and Rio de Janeiro. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,293, United Airlines will fly you from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbus 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,293Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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