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$508+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG)

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DTW — GIG
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). 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 October 31, 2024.

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$688
(Avianca Connect)

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$508
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/25:30 amDTW - GIG
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/97:20 amGIG - DTW
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$688
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/125:45 amDTW - GIG
2 stops22h 30mAvianca
Tue 12/31:45 amGIG - DTW
2 stops19h 07mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$969
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/139:20 amDTW - GIG
2 stops20h 45mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/2010:45 amGIG - DTW
2 stops25h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,018
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/27:00 amDTW - GIG
1 stop23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/910:15 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,097
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/24:40 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/99:55 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops27h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,102
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/304:27 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop13h 53mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/812:50 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops24h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,137
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/275:21 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop14h 04mGOL
Mon 12/22:35 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops52h 16mGOL
Deal found 10/30$1,231
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1811:15 amDTW - GIG
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/29:55 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop28h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$1,382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 11/206:50 amDTW - GIG
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Wed 11/279:35 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/31$1,521
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/28:35 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops17h 40mAir Canada
Wed 11/206:15 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops18h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$2,060

Find flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/5

2:56 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$508

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/4

10:45 am-3:15 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$537

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/4

4:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 50m

$651

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/2

5:30 am-6:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/9

7:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$688

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/12

5:45 am-6:15 am

2 stops22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/3

1:45 am-6:52 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$969

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/13

9:20 am-8:05 am

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/20

10:45 am-10:13 am

2 stops25h 28m

$1,018

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/10

4:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/17

9:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,027

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/2

7:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/9

10:15 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop20h 38m

$1,097

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/2

4:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/9

9:55 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,102

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/30

4:27 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/8

12:50 pm-11:19 am

2 stops24h 29m

$1,137

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

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

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, American Airlines and LATAM Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,885 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

GOL
7.3
Good
1,147 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $688, but on average you can expect to pay $1,086.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $900?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $900.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $969, Avianca will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,018 and $1,027, respectively. Avianca is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does DTW to GIG mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DTW to GIG flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $766). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,022Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,027Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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