Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro from £244

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Thu, Aug 13
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£244
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 9
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£256
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 9
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£290
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1 stop
Mon, Aug 10
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£290
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 9
Washington, D.C. IADRio de Janeiro GIG
£293
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 12
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£312
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 14 – Thu, Aug 20
Washington, D.C. BWIRio de Janeiro GIG
£579
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Thu, Aug 13 – Wed, Aug 19
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£617
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Wed, Aug 12 – Tue, Aug 18
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£683
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Fri, Aug 14 – Tue, Aug 18
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£683
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Wed, Aug 12 – Tue, Aug 18
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
£697
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Wed, Aug 12 – Tue, Aug 18
Washington, D.C. DCARio de Janeiro GIG
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£244

Cheapest round-trip

£579

Average round-trip

£744

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Premium bus (BRT) and taxi. Best value: Regular bus and metro connection.

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

R$6 – R$7; single journey fare

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AzulAZUADYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Jul
28%
23°C18°C
1 Aug
11%
28°C21°C
Sunday
26 Jul
18%
23°C19°C
2 Aug
29°C21°C
Monday
27 Jul
26°C18°C
3 Aug
29°C21°C
Tuesday
28 Jul
29°C20°C
4 Aug
26°C22°C
Wednesday
29 Jul
32°C22°C
5 Aug
28°C21°C
Thursday
30 Jul
27°C22°C
6 Aug
28°C19°C
Friday
31 Jul
70%
23°C21°C
7 Aug
29°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Azul, Copa Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.

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

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.

Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro with Frontier Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Azul, Copa Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro?

Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

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