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$303+ Cheap flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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HOU — GIG
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$620
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$303
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,593
From Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Find flight deals from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/1712:53 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/236:05 amGIG - IAH
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$620
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/141:53 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops22h 37mAeromexico
Thu 10/235:15 amGIG - IAH
2 stops33h 11mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$883
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/104:34 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops15h 36mGOL
Sun 4/1310:35 amGIG - IAH
2 stops24h 49mGOL
Deal found 2/19$922
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/232:00 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops32h 40mAvianca
Sat 3/291:30 amGIG - IAH
2 stops16h 40mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$979
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/147:20 amIAH - GIG
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Mon 4/283:55 pmGIG - IAH
2 stops21h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,151
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/141:16 pmHOU - GIG
1 stop18h 59mDelta
Mon 4/289:00 pmGIG - HOU
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1710:09 amHOU - GIG
2 stops20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/2411:00 pmGIG - HOU
2 stops18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,420
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2210:41 amHOU - GIG
2 stops17h 34mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/299:00 pmGIG - HOU
1 stop14h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,484
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/62:10 pmHOU - GIG
3 stops62h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1310:15 amGIG - HOU
3 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,081

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 February 20, 2025.

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HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/17

12:53 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops25h 37m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/23

6:05 am-11:30 am

3 stops31h 25m

$620

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/20

6:21 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops45h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-12:03 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$920

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/10

4:34 pm-10:10 am

2 stops15h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/13

10:35 am-9:24 am

2 stops24h 49m

$922

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/23

2:00 pm-12:40 am

2 stops32h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/29

1:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$979

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/14

7:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/28

3:55 pm-11:04 am

2 stops21h 09m

$1,151

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/14

11:56 am-8:20 am

1 stop18h 24m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/28

11:00 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$1,417

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/14

10:21 am-6:15 am

2 stops17h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/28

9:00 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$1,419

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/14

2:10 pm-8:20 am

2 stops16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/28

11:00 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$1,421

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/14

8:00 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/28

9:05 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,437

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/24

8:00 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/4

9:05 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,444

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro, such as Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,795 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Related info for your journey

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

    Aeromexico, at $920, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include GOL and Avianca. Aeromexico is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $445 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aeromexico. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Azul and GOL, with prices starting from $501 and $672, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapest$786Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,349Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,396Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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