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$303+ Cheap flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — RIO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in August or April, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Rio de Janeiro

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

Round-trip from

$620
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$303
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,483
From Houston to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/202:22 pmIAH - SDU
2 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/18:30 pmSDU - IAH
2 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$647
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 lastminute.com 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:20 pmIAH - SDU
2 stops20h 45mAzul
Tue 5/62:55 pmSDU - IAH
2 stops21h 47mAzul
Deal found 2/19$1,040
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/218:45 amIAH - SDU
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
Fri 3/287:50 amSDU - IAH
2 stops29h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,080
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/94:00 pmIAH - SDU
2 stops15h 40mGOL
Tue 11/186:00 amSDU - IAH
2 stops16h 26mGOL
Deal found 2/19$1,091
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 LATAM Airlines 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:20 pmHOU - SDU
2 stops19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Thu 10/238:20 pmSDU - HOU
2 stops17h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,430

Find flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 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 - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/20

2:22 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops29h 48m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/1

5:40 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$647

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 - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/29

2:20 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/6

2:55 pm-10:42 am

2 stops21h 47m

$1,040

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/21

8:45 am-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 3/28

7:50 am-11:12 am

2 stops29h 22m

$1,080

HoustonRio de Janeiro

IAH - SDU

IAHSDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/10

4:34 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops19h 31m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$1,147

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

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro 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 RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Rio de Janeiro. 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 is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines from Houston to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,219 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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.

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

    According to our current data, Aeromexico ($920), GOL ($922), and Avianca ($979) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Rio de Janeiro. Users have found that Aeromexico is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aeromexico, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $445. Azul flights start at $501 while deals on GOL start at $607 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular route from Houston to Rio de Janeiro is Houston Hobby - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You may also consider Houston George Bush Intcntl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Houston Hobby - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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.

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 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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