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$270+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or November, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$487
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$270
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$771
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/31:21 amGIG - IAD
1 stop24h 08mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/152:21 amIAD - GIG
1 stop20h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$487
This LATAM Airlines 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/310:45 amGIG - DCA
2 stops25h 12mLATAM Airlines
Tue 7/1511:00 amDCA - GIG
2 stops25h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/18$504
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.
Sat 5/317:45 pmGIG - BWI
2 stops23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/246:46 amBWI - GIG
2 stops24h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$555
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:30 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Sat 6/74:05 amIAD - GIG
2 stops19h 20mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$577
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2510:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Mon 3/318:35 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop12h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/19$581
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.
Sun 3/168:30 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Wed 4/24:45 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop16h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/20$583
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/208:05 amDCA - GIG
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$591
This LATAM 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2710:55 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops20h 52mLATAM Airlines
Sun 4/67:46 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop13h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/19$595
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.
Thu 3/2710:55 pmGIG - DCA
2 stops15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/61:44 pmDCA - GIG
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$595
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2710:55 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/69:10 amIAD - GIG
2 stops22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$596
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.
Thu 3/138:30 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop15h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 3/204:45 pmBWI - GIG
2 stops26h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$603
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.
Wed 6/46:00 amGIG - DCA
2 stops18h 15mGOL
Mon 6/161:57 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop17h 23mGOL
Deal found 2/19$639

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. 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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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/3

1:21 am-12:29 am

1 stop24h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/15

2:21 am-12:15 am

1 stop20h 54m

$487

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/3

10:45 am-10:57 am

2 stops25h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/15

11:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$504

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/31

7:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/24

6:46 am-8:20 am

2 stops24h 34m

$555

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/7

4:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 20m

$577

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/25

10:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/31

8:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 40m

$581

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/16

8:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop13h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/2

4:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 30m

$583

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/13

8:55 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/20

8:05 am-9:35 am

1 stop24h 30m

$591

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/27

10:55 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops23h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/6

8:21 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 54m

$595

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/27

10:55 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops15h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/6

1:44 pm-8:20 am

2 stops17h 36m

$595

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/27

10:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/6

9:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 10m

$596

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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 Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Rio de Janeiro-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Washington, D.C. 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 Rio de Janeiro-Washington, D.C. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

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

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 RIO to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.. 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.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
792 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

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

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $487. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LATAM Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $504 and $555, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $297. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

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