Rio de Janeiro

$254+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RIO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$523
(Priceline)

One-way from

$254
(123 Milhas)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$574
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:35 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop13h 50mAvianca
Tue 11/111:45 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/16$523
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/44:30 amIAD - GIG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/108:45 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$527
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:00 amIAD - GIG
1 stop22h 20mAvianca
Wed 10/221:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/16$528
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:20 pmIAD - GIG
2 stops38h 50mGOL
Tue 10/286:00 amGIG - IAD
2 stops33h 15mGOL
Deal found 9/16$532
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/285:25 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/79:45 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$537
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:00 amIAD - GIG
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/236:05 amGIG - IAD
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$543
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:00 amIAD - GIG
1 stop22h 20mAvianca
Wed 10/221:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/16$545
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/228:40 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop12h 35mLATAM Airlines
Fri 10/315:05 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops18h 01mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/16$568
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Wed 10/296:20 pmDCA - GIG
2 stops21h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/57:35 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops20h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$569
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:00 amDCA - GIG
2 stops17h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/97:35 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops17h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/16$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/1411:00 amDCA - GIG
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/268:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop26h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$573
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Tue 10/2812:31 pmDCA - GIG
2 stops16h 54mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/27:35 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops17h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/15$576

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. 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

Wed 10/29

6:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/5

7:35 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$569

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/14

12:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/26

8:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop27h 49m

$573

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

6:01 am-8:15 am

1 stop25h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/26

8:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop27h 49m

$573

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/28

7:18 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/2

11:55 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$582

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

3:59 pm-7:20 am

1 stop14h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/2

9:30 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$582

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/29

1:38 pm-8:25 am

1 stop17h 47m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/5

11:55 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop21h 04m

$582

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/22

8:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/31

9:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$582

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/7

9:05 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$582

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

5:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/7

9:00 pm-9:16 am

1 stop13h 16m

$582

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/23

4:47 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 28m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/29

9:05 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$582

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 WAS to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Miami (MIA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Miami (MIA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $598.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Miami (MIA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 46m.

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 September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Airlines like LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in about 12h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 18m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro is about 4793 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 flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    GOL, at $423, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and Copa Airlines. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines ($267), Copa Airlines ($276), and GOL ($276).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Georgia Aquarium, Tabernacle, and Fox Theatre. Georgia Aquarium, Tabernacle, and Fox Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 8.3 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $52.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$378Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
GOLCheapest$423Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$476Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$487Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$501Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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