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Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $975

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — RIO
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 June 7, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,136

Round-trip from

$732
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 42% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Columbus Airport in April are about $1,229 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $984.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to RIO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

Cheap Columbus to Rio de Janeiro flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Thu 7/49:00 amCMH - GIG
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/1011:40 amGIG - CMH
3 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$975
Thu 7/43:15 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/107:45 amSDU - CMH
3 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,034
Thu 7/47:05 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/1011:40 amGIG - CMH
3 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,038
Thu 7/43:15 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/106:15 amSDU - CMH
2 stops17h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,195
Fri 6/73:10 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop25h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,230
Thu 7/44:00 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop13h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/108:50 amGIG - CMH
1 stop25h 03mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,231
Fri 6/73:10 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,234
Thu 7/44:00 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop13h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/109:30 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops46h 32mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,254
Fri 6/77:05 amCMH - GIG
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/149:50 pmGIG - CMH
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,268

Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Thu 7/49:00 amCMH - GIG
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/1011:40 amGIG - CMH
3 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$975
Thu 7/43:15 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/107:45 amSDU - CMH
3 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,034
Thu 7/47:05 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/1011:40 amGIG - CMH
3 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,038
Thu 7/43:15 pmCMH - SDU
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/106:15 amSDU - CMH
2 stops17h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,195
Fri 6/73:10 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop25h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,230
Thu 7/44:00 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop13h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/108:50 amGIG - CMH
1 stop25h 03mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,231
Fri 6/73:10 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,234
Thu 7/44:00 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop13h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/109:30 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops46h 32mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,254
Fri 6/77:05 amCMH - GIG
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/149:50 pmGIG - CMH
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,268

Find flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 7/4

3 stops31h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/10

3 stops36h 03m

$975

ColumbusRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Thu 7/4

2 stops18h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 7/10

3 stops39h 58m

$1,034

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 7/4

2 stops22h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/10

3 stops36h 03m

$1,038

ColumbusRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CMH - SDU

CMHSDU

Columbus

Thu 7/4

2 stops17h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 7/10

2 stops17h 28m

$1,195

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 7/4

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop25h 03m

$1,231

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 7/4

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/10

2 stops46h 32m

$1,254

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 7/4

2 stops20h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/10

2 stops17h 12m

$1,296

ColumbusRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 7/4

2 stops27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops33h 16m

$1,729

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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

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 June 7, 2024.
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,552 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,552 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,552 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
2,319 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,552 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,226 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,552 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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.

  • Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $975, but on average you can expect to pay $1,219.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,231, LATAM Airlines will fly you from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to LATAM Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Copa Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,296 and $1,729, respectively.

  • What does CMH to GIG mean?

    Great question - CMH to GIG just means Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Rio de Janeiro 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 Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $663). Flying from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,028Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,046Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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