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$484+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — GIG
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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 December 19, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$484
(Copa Airlines)

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November

Average price

$1,207
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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 December 19, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:30 pmDTW - GIG
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/17:20 amGIG - DTW
2 stops35h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,545
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/268:30 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/19:25 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop13h 49mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,834
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/216:53 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2710:30 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop18h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,147
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/206:53 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop33h 27mGOL
Mon 12/239:05 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops28h 54mGOL
Deal found 12/19$2,149
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/237:45 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops26h 40mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/11:30 amGIG - DTW
2 stops35h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/233:15 pmDTW - GIG
1 stop15h 05mDelta
Thu 1/25:05 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops21h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/18$2,642
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/238:25 amDTW - GIG
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/29:55 pmGIG - DTW
1 stop19h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$3,379

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

6:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-12:13 am

2 stops19h 13m

$704

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/4

5:57 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops43h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/18

2:35 pm-12:27 am

2 stops35h 52m

$718

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/1

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/7

3:45 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$918

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/11

4:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/25

10:55 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$1,027

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/16

9:50 pm-8:00 am

1 stop32h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/11

10:55 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$1,075

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

10:15 am-8:00 am

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/27

1:21 am-8:20 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$1,087

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/1

3:40 pm-7:20 am

2 stops14h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/7

11:00 pm-12:13 am

1 stop26h 13m

$1,155

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/18

8:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/25

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop27h 54m

$1,446

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/5

7:45 pm-12:25 am

2 stops26h 40m

$484

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/5

9:30 am-1:20 pm

3 stops26h 50m

$496

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AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 December 19, 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 12% 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 December 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about GOL, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
8,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,721 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
1,879 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
9,048 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
1,108 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

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

    Currently priced at $704, GOL will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to GOL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and LATAM Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $918 and $1,027, respectively. GOL is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    $484 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and American Airlines, with prices starting from $536 and $617, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, November 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 $755). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,075). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$998Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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