Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$289+ Cheap flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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HOU — GIG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$664
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$289
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,541
From Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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 April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/175:44 pmIAH - GIG
3 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/246:10 amGIG - IAH
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$639
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 4/305:40 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops28h 45mAvianca
Wed 6/41:30 amGIG - IAH
2 stops16h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$856
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 11/284:00 pmIAH - GIG
2 stops15h 30mGOL
Thu 12/46:00 amGIG - IAH
2 stops20h 00mGOL
Deal found 4/17$1,067
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:30 amIAH - GIG
2 stops23h 15mAir Canada
Fri 12/510:30 pmGIG - IAH
2 stops27h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,077
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/97:50 pmIAH - GIG
Nonstop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/179:05 pmGIG - IAH
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/96:00 amIAH - GIG
2 stops22h 15mDelta
Tue 9/169:00 pmGIG - IAH
1 stop13h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/910:05 amHOU - GIG
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Mon 9/229:00 pmGIG - HOU
1 stop17h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 11/2612:25 pmHOU - GIG
2 stops14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:55 pmGIG - HOU
2 stops19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,423
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/83:59 pmIAH - GIG
1 stop16h 16mLATAM Airlines
Tue 6/177:00 amGIG - IAH
2 stops27h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,459
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 9/129:57 amIAH - GIG
1 stop12h 28mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/195:05 amGIG - IAH
1 stop16h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/284:43 pmIAH - GIG
1 stop13h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/911:00 pmGIG - IAH
1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,494
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 11/274:20 pmHOU - GIG
1 stop13h 00mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/59:30 pmGIG - HOU
1 stop14h 53mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,511

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HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/17

5:44 pm-12:35 am

3 stops28h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/24

6:10 am-1:50 pm

3 stops33h 40m

$639

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/30

5:40 pm-12:25 am

2 stops28h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/4

1:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$856

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

11:16 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/19

9:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,227

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop10h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/18

9:05 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$1,404

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-6:15 am

2 stops22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/16

9:00 pm-8:44 am

1 stop13h 44m

$1,419

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/9

10:05 am-6:15 am

2 stops18h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/22

9:00 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$1,419

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/8

3:59 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/17

7:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops27h 40m

$1,459

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

9:57 am-12:25 am

1 stop12h 28m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/19

5:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$1,487

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - GIG

IAHGIG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

4:43 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 37m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/9

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 15m

$1,494

HoustonRio de Janeiro

HOU - GIG

HOUGIG

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/13

6:41 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/22

7:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops28h 15m

$1,519

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro, such as Delta, Copa Airlines and LATAM 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

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

    GOL, at $843, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and Air Canada. GOL is 43% 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?

    $452 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $643 and $1,107, respectively.

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

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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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapest$786Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,393Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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