Washington, D.C.

$217+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — WAS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$410
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$217
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$494
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. 10% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.
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 September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/229:05 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop26h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 amIAD - GIG
1 stop26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/229:05 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop22h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 amDCA - GIG
1 stop26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$410
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:45 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Fri 11/145:45 amIAD - GIG
1 stop16h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$421
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:45 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Thu 11/132:35 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop13h 50mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$459
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/71:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Mon 10/203:20 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/149:30 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop14h 43mDelta
Tue 11/2512:36 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop17h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/14$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/219:30 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop13h 40mDelta
Tue 12/212:34 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop17h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/14$484
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:25 amGIG - BWI
1 stop14h 43mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/84:49 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop14h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/149:30 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop14h 34mDelta
Tue 11/2510:27 amBWI - GIG
1 stop19h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/14$492
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Fri 12/59:30 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop14h 34mDelta
Wed 12/314:43 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop13h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/15$493
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:30 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop16h 06mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/35:59 pmIAD - GIG
2 stops20h 51mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$495
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:30 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop13h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/251:44 pmDCA - GIG
2 stops31h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$495

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

9:05 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop22h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

$410

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/30

1:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/14

5:45 am-6:25 am

1 stop22h 40m

$454

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/14

9:30 pm-10:13 am

1 stop14h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

12:36 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 44m

$484

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/21

9:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/2

12:34 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 46m

$484

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/14

9:30 pm-10:04 am

1 stop14h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/25

10:27 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 53m

$492

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/21

9:30 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/2

10:29 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 51m

$492

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

5:50 am-11:41 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

1:45 pm-8:25 am

2 stops17h 40m

$497

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/31

9:30 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop20h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

6:21 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$499

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/1

6:45 am-11:06 am

2 stops29h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/18

10:20 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

$501

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/14

9:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/27

1:44 pm-9:25 am

2 stops17h 41m

$501

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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 September 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C., such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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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 30m. Rio de Janeiro and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 4803 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 to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $217. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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