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$355+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — GIG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$734
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$355
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,180
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus 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 4/16. 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.
Tue 7/1512:25 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/225:40 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$734
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 9/237:45 pmCMH - GIG
2 stops27h 40mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/309:59 amGIG - CMH
2 stops24h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$873
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 5/89:20 amCMH - GIG
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Mon 5/125:00 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops23h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,023
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/156:30 amCMH - GIG
1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/229:05 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop19h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,029
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/156:13 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop15h 02mLATAM Airlines
Fri 6/207:00 amGIG - CMH
2 stops17h 13mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,104
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 7/115:47 pmCMH - GIG
1 stop13h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/204:05 pmGIG - CMH
2 stops20h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,139
This AranGrant 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:12 amCMH - GIG
2 stops23h 08mAvianca
Wed 5/211:30 amGIG - CMH
2 stops33h 03mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$4,135
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.
Thu 5/157:00 amCMH - GIG
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Thu 5/229:00 pmGIG - CMH
1 stop21h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/17$5,399

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 7/15

12:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops21h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/22

5:40 pm-12:49 am

2 stops32h 09m

$734

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 5/8

9:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/12

5:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,023

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 7/15

6:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/22

9:05 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$1,029

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 7/15

7:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/21

1:29 am-9:53 am

2 stops33h 24m

$1,047

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Sun 6/15

6:13 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/20

7:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops17h 13m

$1,104

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Fri 7/11

5:47 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 33m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/20

4:05 pm-11:42 am

2 stops20h 37m

$1,139

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 5/15

6:12 am-6:20 am

2 stops23h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

1:30 am-9:33 am

2 stops33h 03m

$4,135

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Thu 5/15

7:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops22h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/22

9:00 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$5,399

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 7/15

12:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops21h 40m

$355

ColumbusRio de Janeiro

CMH - GIG

CMHGIG

Columbus

Tue 7/15

6:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 45m

$558

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Deals found on 4/16

Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip from $1,023. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,029, and Copa Airlines, from $1,047.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Columbus Airport 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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