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$299+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — WAS
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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 89 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 December 22, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$598
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$299
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$818
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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 December 22, 2024.

This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:25 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop15h 18mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/72:01 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop16h 19mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/21$791
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2610:30 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop17h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/83:03 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$898
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop19h 24mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/511:35 amDCA - GIG
1 stop18h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/21$906
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:55 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 52mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/512:05 pmIAD - GIG
1 stop17h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/21$909
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/249:55 pmGIG - BWI
1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/283:55 pmBWI - GIG
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$932
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:55 pmGIG - IAD
1 stop19h 52mDelta
Sun 1/510:11 amIAD - GIG
1 stop20h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/21$932
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:55 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop19h 24mDelta
Mon 1/1310:00 amDCA - GIG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/21$932
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/211:25 amGIG - IAD
1 stop14h 40mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/111:12 amIAD - GIG
1 stop21h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/21$935
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:30 pmGIG - DCA
1 stop15h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/85:49 pmDCA - GIG
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$941
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:30 pmGIG - IAD
2 stops20h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/121:53 pmIAD - GIG
2 stops18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$945
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/241:45 amGIG - IAD
1 stop13h 15mAvianca
Fri 1/36:10 amIAD - GIG
1 stop16h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/21$1,042
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/265:30 pmSDU - DCA
2 stops18h 49mAir Canada
Wed 1/811:10 amDCA - SDU
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/20$1,146

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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 December 22, 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/16

11:00 am-4:19 am

1 stop18h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

4:31 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 29m

$598

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

SDU - DCA

SDUDCA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/1

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/6

4:59 pm-10:40 am

2 stops16h 41m

$691

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/16

5:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops16h 05m

$693

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

SDU - IAD

SDUIAD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/12

5:30 pm-11:31 am

2 stops20h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/22

3:55 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$710

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

SDU - DCA

SDUDCA

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/4

5:30 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops23h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/11

11:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$722

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/25

8:30 pm-11:08 am

1 stop15h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/31

4:39 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 36m

$735

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/4

1:45 am-6:56 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/12

5:25 am-6:15 am

2 stops22h 50m

$778

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/12

6:25 pm-11:31 am

2 stops19h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/22

3:55 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$788

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

GIG - BWI

GIGBWI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/3

9:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop13h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/9

2:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 05m

$823

Rio de JaneiroBaltimore

SDU - BWI

SDUBWI

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/4

9:35 am-4:59 pm

3 stops33h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/15

9:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops23h 15m

$829

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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.

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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 December 20, 2024.

Booking 89 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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Copa Airlines, Air Canada and LATAM Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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
8.1
Very good
818 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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
8,594 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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
1,713 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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
1,868 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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
9,028 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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 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 $598. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $691 and $710, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 25% 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 Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $304. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and GOL, 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–Galeão Intl - Baltimore/Washington 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 2 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.. 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 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$317Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$907Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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