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$278+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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GIG — WAS
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$484
(Avianca)

One-way from

$278
(GOL)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$674
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/31:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
jue. 6/127:00 amIAD - GIG
1 stop16h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$484
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/231:27 amGIG - BWI
1 stop14h 42mCopa Airlines
mié. 10/84:49 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop14h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/219:00 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 11mDelta
mar. 10/285:25 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/28$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/156:30 pmGIG - BWI
2 stops17h 37mDelta
mar. 9/3012:15 pmBWI - GIG
2 stops17h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/29$495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/299:30 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop14h 24mDelta
jue. 11/66:00 amDCA - GIG
2 stops15h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$495
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/57:00 amGIG - BWI
2 stops18h 43mLATAM Airlines
lun. 10/206:00 amBWI - GIG
2 stops25h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/29$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/2411:00 pmGIG - BWI
2 stops26h 14mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/86:49 amBWI - GIG
2 stops24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$503
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/107:00 amGIG - DCA
2 stops18h 19mLATAM Airlines
lun. 11/176:00 amDCA - GIG
2 stops15h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$505
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/101:27 amGIG - IAD
1 stop14h 39mCopa Airlines
sáb. 9/274:34 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$507
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/57:25 amGIG - IAD
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/137:00 amIAD - GIG
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$514
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/128:55 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops42h 05mGOL
lun. 5/193:25 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop32h 00mGOL
Deal found 4/29$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/29:55 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop27h 56mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/910:06 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop33h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$530

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Price

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 6/3

1:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 6/12

7:00 am-12:25 am

1 stop16h 25m

$484

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 9/23

1:27 am-3:09 pm

1 stop14h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 10/8

4:49 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 11m

$487

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/21

9:00 pm-9:11 am

1 stop13h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/28

5:25 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 55m

$490

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 9/15

6:30 pm-11:07 am

2 stops17h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 9/30

12:15 pm-6:15 am

2 stops17h 00m

$495

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/15

7:55 pm-11:10 am

2 stops16h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 10/22

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 45m

$495

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 8/5

7:00 am-12:43 am

2 stops18h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 10/20

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops25h 00m

$497

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/24

11:00 pm-12:14 am

2 stops26h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 10/8

6:49 am-8:20 am

2 stops24h 31m

$503

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/10

1:27 am-3:06 pm

1 stop14h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/27

4:34 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 26m

$507

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/8

3:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 10/20

11:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$509

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 6/5

7:25 am-5:35 am

1 stop23h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 6/13

7:00 am-12:25 am

1 stop16h 25m

$514

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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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Washington, D.C. 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 GIG to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated abril 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
GOL
7.3
Good
1,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $484. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Copa Airlines, from $487, and Delta, from $490. Avianca is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $278 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from GOL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $296 and $316, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Baltimore/Washington.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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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