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$303+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RIO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 24, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 9/254:41 pm
BWI
-
GIG
1 stop30h 44m
Copa Airlines
Thu 10/110:30 am
GIG
-
BWI
1 stop29h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/23$643
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/811:51 am
BWI
-
GIG
1 stop19h 34m
GOL
Fri 11/1311:55 pm
GIG
-
BWI
1 stop13h 06m
GOL
Deal found 7/22$655
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/64:41 pm
BWI
-
GIG
1 stop34h 24m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/181:30 am
GIG
-
BWI
1 stop14h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/21$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1511:40 am
BWI
-
GIG
2 stops21h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 10/189:55 pm
GIG
-
BWI
2 stops20h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$659
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:30 pm
DCA
-
GIG
1 stop14h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/179:00 pm
GIG
-
DCA
1 stop15h 26m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/21$661
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Mon 11/161:45 pm
DCA
-
GIG
2 stops16h 55m
Delta
Sun 11/229:05 pm
GIG
-
DCA
1 stop23h 09m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$662
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2910:07 am
IAD
-
GIG
2 stops31h 18m
Delta
Wed 11/1112:30 pm
GIG
-
IAD
2 stops25h 22m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$662
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:44 pm
DCA
-
GIG
1 stop17h 36m
GOL
Sat 9/266:50 pm
GIG
-
DCA
2 stops20h 56m
GOL
Deal found 7/21$663
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:34 pm
IAD
-
GIG
1 stop30h 51m
Copa Airlines
Fri 8/285:10 am
GIG
-
IAD
1 stop20h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$663
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/285:00 am
DCA
-
GIG
1 stop24h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 11/211:55 pm
GIG
-
DCA
1 stop23h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$664
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:29 pm
IAD
-
GIG
1 stop33h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 11/109:55 pm
GIG
-
IAD
1 stop24h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$664
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/252:00 pm
DCA
-
GIG
2 stops17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/249:00 pm
GIG
-
DCA
1 stop13h 12m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/20$665

Find 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 July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$643
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$303
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$893
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 July 24, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/16

1:45 pm-8:40 am

2 stops16h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/22

9:05 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$662

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/11

7:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/20

10:00 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops48h 28m

$663

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/19

4:44 pm-12:25 am

1 stop30h 41m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/25

1:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$663

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/11

7:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/22

9:55 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops49h 27m

$663

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/8

4:34 pm-12:25 am

1 stop30h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/13

5:10 am-4:20 am

1 stop24h 10m

$663

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

1:16 am-8:00 am

1 stop28h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/18

10:30 am-3:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

$663

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/26

4:38 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 37m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/2

9:05 pm-11:54 am

1 stop15h 49m

$675

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - SDU

DCASDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/13

2:55 pm-9:25 am

2 stops40h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 11/18

6:50 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$690

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/3

2:18 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/16

5:35 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$703

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/15

7:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/24

7:10 am-10:37 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$705

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro (average of $593). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $639 and $1,042 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $643 on Copa Airlines (Sep 25-Oct 1).

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.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% 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.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $490.

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 Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 21m.

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 Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro is 14 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.

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 July 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andUnited 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,965 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,025 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
GOL
7.3
Good
1,261 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,838 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

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 Delta, GOL, and Copa Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in about 12h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 31m. 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?

    Delta, at $265, 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 64% 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 GOL ($280), Copa Airlines ($305), and LATAM Airlines ($314).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro (average of $593). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$265Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$270Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$340Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$499Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$563Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$568Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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