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$289+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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WAS — RIO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in October or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$536
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$289
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

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October

Average price

$797
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/85:25 pmBWI - SDU
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/196:35 pmSDU - BWI
3 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$536
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/54:49 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop14h 11mCopa Airlines
Fri 4/111:23 amGIG - BWI
1 stop14h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$551
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/45:55 amBWI - GIG
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/196:10 amGIG - BWI
3 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$579
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 4/42:19 amIAD - GIG
1 stop21h 04mCopa Airlines
Sat 4/1210:15 amGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/21$599
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/112:01 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop16h 19mLATAM Airlines
Thu 2/207:25 amGIG - BWI
2 stops19h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$623
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/43:55 pmIAD - GIG
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Tue 2/256:25 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops22h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/215:26 pmBWI - GIG
2 stops14h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/2810:30 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$627
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/124:10 pmDCA - SDU
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Sat 2/229:10 amSDU - DCA
2 stops27h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$627
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/163:55 pmIAD - SDU
2 stops22h 55mAir Canada
Sun 3/237:50 amSDU - IAD
2 stops32h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$627
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 4/34:45 pmBWI - GIG
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Tue 4/89:00 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop13h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/20$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/206:00 amBWI - GIG
1 stop26h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/258:55 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop15h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$632
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/84:10 pmDCA - GIG
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/146:25 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$635

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.

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BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - SDU

BWISDU

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/8

5:25 pm-7:15 am

3 stops35h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/19

6:35 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops31h 21m

$536

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/5

4:49 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/11

1:23 am-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$551

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/4

5:55 am-7:15 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/19

6:10 am-9:43 am

3 stops29h 33m

$579

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/24

2:18 am-12:25 am

1 stop21h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/2

1:23 am-12:29 am

1 stop24h 06m

$599

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/11

5:15 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/20

9:25 pm-9:13 am

1 stop13h 48m

$623

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/4

3:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/25

6:25 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$625

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - SDU

DCASDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/12

4:10 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/24

5:30 pm-10:29 am

2 stops18h 59m

$627

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - SDU

IADSDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/16

3:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/23

7:50 am-3:13 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$627

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/9

5:26 pm-10:15 am

2 stops14h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/17

11:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$628

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/3

4:45 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/8

9:00 pm-9:13 am

1 stop13h 13m

$629

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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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro 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 Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Avianca and Copa Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
812 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,858 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at $551, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include LATAM Airlines and Air Canada. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro are GOL ($289), American Airlines ($343), and Avianca ($346).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights have a layover in Panama City most of the time. Atlanta sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    Most Panama City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those on a layover in Panama City in need of a rental car can book one at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $16.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Atlanta travelers tend to visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola more than any other notable places. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those looking to explore during their layover in Atlanta can rent a car from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights?

    Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Miami.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$476Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$489Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$517Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$557Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$567Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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