Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and Rio de Janeiro?

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 55% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 45m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $773.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 30m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Rio de Janeiro?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,862 to $1,412. The lowest price recently found on this route was $907.

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10:05 am - 3:35 pm

DTW

GIG

28h 30m

2 stops

4:40 pm - 11:59 pm

GIG

DTW

32h 19m

3 stops

$907Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 24

5:25 pm - 6:15 am

DTW

GIG

35h 50m

2 stops

4:40 pm - 11:59 pm

GIG

DTW

32h 19m

3 stops

$915Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, May 1

6:05 am - 3:35 pm

DTW

GIG

32h 30m

3 stops

4:40 pm - 11:59 pm

GIG

DTW

32h 19m

3 stops

$921Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 24

9:18 pm - 8:15 pm

DTW

GIG

45h 57m

3 stops

4:40 pm - 11:59 pm

GIG

DTW

32h 19m

3 stops

$922Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, May 1

6:07 am - 12:50 pm

DTW

GIG

29h 43m

2 stops

6:05 am - 11:56 pm

GIG

DTW

18h 51m

2 stops

$942GOL

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

10:05 am - 3:35 pm

DTW

GIG

28h 30m

2 stops

1:35 am - 7:17 pm

GIG

DTW

18h 42m

2 stops

$950Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23

10:05 am - 3:35 pm

DTW

GIG

28h 30m

2 stops

9:10 am - 12:52 pm

GIG

DTW

28h 42m

2 stops

$956Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 19

10:05 am - 8:15 pm

DTW

SDU

33h 10m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 9:29 pm

SDU

DTW

32h 44m

2 stops

$1,023Air Canada

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

6:19 am - 12:35 pm

DTW

SDU

29h 16m

2 stops

6:00 am - 10:52 pm

SDU

DTW

17h 52m

2 stops

$1,029GOL

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 10

6:07 am - 2:10 pm

DTW

SDU

31h 03m

2 stops

10:50 am - 11:56 pm

SDU

DTW

38h 06m

2 stops

$1,095GOL

Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 24

LATAM Airlines flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines

Apr 22

DTW10:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 10m

2 stops

SDU1:10 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

May 3

SDU8:15 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

19h 55m

2 stops

DTW3:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,523

LATAM Airlines

Apr 15

DTW12:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19h 15m

2 stops

SDU8:35 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Apr 24

SDU8:15 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

17h 42m

2 stops

DTW12:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,755

LATAM Airlines

Apr 5

DTW4:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 01m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Apr 14

GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13h 23m

1 stop

DTW9:23 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,785

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

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United Airlines

Apr 22

DTW10:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 50m

2 stops

SDU4:45 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

May 3

SDU2:50 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

25h 34m

2 stops

DTW3:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,506

United Airlines

Apr 22

DTW10:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 50m

2 stops

SDU4:45 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

May 4

SDU1:45 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

22h 09m

2 stops

DTW10:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,516

United Airlines

May 9

DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 00m

2 stops

SDU5:45 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

May 16

SDU5:30 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

26h 30m

2 stops

DTW7:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,521

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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

10:05 am-3:35 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/24

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops32h 19m

$907

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

5:25 pm-6:15 am

2 stops35h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/1

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops32h 19m

$915

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

6:05 am-3:35 pm

3 stops32h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/24

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops32h 19m

$921

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

9:18 pm-8:15 pm

3 stops45h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/1

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops32h 19m

$922

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

6:07 am-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 43m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

6:05 am-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$942

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

10:05 am-3:35 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/23

1:35 am-7:17 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$950

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

10:05 am-3:35 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/19

9:10 am-12:52 pm

2 stops28h 42m

$956

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

10:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/23

1:45 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops32h 44m

$1,023

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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

6:19 am-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-10:52 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$1,029

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

6:07 am-2:10 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 4/24

10:50 am-11:56 pm

2 stops38h 06m

$1,095

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How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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