Washington, D.C.

$252+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — WAS
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:55 amGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 27mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/128:25 amIAD - GIG
1 stop14h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$626
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:55 amGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 27mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/118:25 amIAD - GIG
1 stop17h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$656
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:35 pmGIG - BWI
2 stops21h 57mLATAM Airlines
Sat 1/34:49 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop13h 31mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$686
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sat 12/209:30 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop14h 16mDelta
Sun 1/117:49 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop12h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/14$699
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:30 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop13h 43mDelta
Sun 1/45:45 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/16$699
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:30 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop13h 48mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/47:05 amBWI - GIG
1 stop23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:30 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop17h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/411:54 amDCA - GIG
1 stop18h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$708
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/219:55 amGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 27mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/98:25 amIAD - GIG
1 stop21h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$712
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:30 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/117:04 amIAD - GIG
2 stops25h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$713
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:55 amGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 27mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/38:25 amIAD - GIG
1 stop14h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/249:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop15h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/102:45 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$770
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:55 amGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 27mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/31:12 amIAD - GIG
1 stop21h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$771

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$252
(Avianca)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$569
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

9:30 pm-9:23 am

1 stop13h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

12:04 pm-7:20 am

1 stop18h 16m

$490

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-10:53 am

1 stop14h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/20

4:38 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$490

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop21h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop14h 45m

$490

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/6

9:30 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop22h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/22

8:20 am-8:20 am

1 stop22h 00m

$493

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/6

10:55 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop19h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

7:59 am-8:20 am

1 stop22h 21m

$493

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

11:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

9:18 am-10:15 am

2 stops23h 57m

$503

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop22h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/9

6:59 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$506

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

7:35 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops20h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/20

7:28 am-9:15 am

2 stops24h 47m

$509

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

5:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

2:55 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$511

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

SDU - BWI

SDUBWI

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/15

8:05 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops18h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/20

4:38 pm-9:35 am

2 stops15h 57m

$518

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-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-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-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Booking 1 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. (average of $317). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

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 December 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C., such as Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

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  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. will take you 13h 53m. Rio de Janeiro and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 4793 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. (average of $317). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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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