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$312+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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WAS — RIO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$524
(Priceline)

One-way from

$312
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,240
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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 December 18, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:12 amIAD - GIG
1 stop21h 18mCopa Airlines
Sun 3/301:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop24h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$600
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:10 amIAD - GIG
1 stop16h 30mAvianca
Wed 3/261:45 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$763
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:10 amIAD - GIG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/277:25 amGIG - IAD
2 stops17h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,085
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:50 pmBWI - GIG
2 stops48h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/308:50 pmGIG - BWI
2 stops47h 23mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,091
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:19 amIAD - GIG
2 stops21h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/276:40 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/252:50 pmDCA - GIG
2 stops28h 25mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/319:25 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,217
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/274:15 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop13h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 3/277:25 amGIG - IAD
2 stops17h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/258:15 amDCA - GIG
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/3111:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,292
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/2712:45 pmIAD - GIG
2 stops34h 10mAzul
Thu 3/275:00 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops47h 37mAzul
Deal found 12/17$1,300
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:17 pmIAD - SDU
2 stops25h 08mAir Canada
Thu 3/277:55 amSDU - IAD
2 stops37h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$1,365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/192:07 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/17:20 amGIG - BWI
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/235:05 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Mon 12/3010:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop19h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,477

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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 December 18, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/20

3:24 pm-8:10 am

1 stop14h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

10:50 am-3:13 am

1 stop18h 23m

$525

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/20

1:59 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

10:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop13h 25m

$537

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/20

12:05 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

9:25 pm-9:08 am

1 stop13h 43m

$537

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/20

11:36 am-10:15 am

1 stop20h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

11:55 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops16h 44m

$541

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/20

6:22 am-10:15 am

2 stops25h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

11:00 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$541

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/22

3:27 pm-8:10 am

1 stop14h 43m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

5:15 am-2:11 pm

1 stop34h 56m

$556

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/22

8:10 am-6:20 am

1 stop20h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

10:30 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$567

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/12

7:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

9:25 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$589

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

12:05 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

9:25 pm-9:08 am

1 stop13h 43m

$590

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/20

6:31 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops19h 24m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

9:20 pm-11:59 am

2 stops16h 39m

$627

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 December 13, 2024.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,075). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, American Airlines and Azul 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
821 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
821 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
8,604 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
1,721 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
1,879 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
9,055 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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?

    Avianca, at $524, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro for 38% 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 American Airlines ($312), Copa Airlines ($329), and Delta ($331).

  • 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 $12.

  • 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 $55 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,075). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$493Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$505Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$517Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$557Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$567Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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