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Cheap flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro from $335

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7:00 am - 7:10 pmDTW-GIG
34h 10m3 stops
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9:10 pm - 12:19 amGIG-DTW
29h 09m2 stops
$649
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
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12:16 pm - 12:45 pmDTW-GIG
22h 29m2 stops
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9:10 pm - 12:19 amGIG-DTW
29h 09m2 stops
$674
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
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11:00 am - 8:10 pmDTW-GIG
31h 10m2 stops
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9:10 pm - 12:19 amGIG-DTW
29h 09m2 stops
$679
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
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9:55 am - 2:20 pmDTW-SDU
27h 25m2 stops
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11:25 am - 3:29 pmSDU-DTW
29h 04m2 stops
$829Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
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9:15 am - 8:00 amDTW-GIG
21h 45m2 stops
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10:05 am - 10:01 amGIG-DTW
24h 56m2 stops
$905Copa Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 11
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9:15 am - 8:00 amDTW-GIG
21h 45m2 stops
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1:30 am - 8:26 pmGIG-DTW
19h 56m2 stops
$955Copa Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 10
Air Canada Logo
4:10 pm - 1:55 pmDTW-GIG
20h 45m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 3:27 pmGIG-DTW
24h 32m2 stops
$971Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 23
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10:48 am - 8:15 amDTW-GIG
20h 27m1 stop
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9:05 pm - 1:42 pmGIG-DTW
17h 37m1 stop
$1,103United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 20
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1:31 pm - 1:35 pmDTW-SDU
23h 04m2 stops
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8:20 pm - 11:30 amSDU-DTW
16h 10m2 stops
$1,272Delta
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 19
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1:31 pm - 9:35 amDTW-SDU
19h 04m2 stops
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8:20 pm - 11:30 amSDU-DTW
16h 10m2 stops
$1,312Delta
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 19

Copa Airlines flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Detroit to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Oct 1
DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 45m
2 stops
GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 11
GIG10:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 56m
2 stops
DTW10:01 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$905
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Copa Airlines
Oct 1
DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 45m
2 stops
GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 10
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 56m
2 stops
DTW8:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$955
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Copa Airlines
Feb 11
DTW9:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 34m
2 stops
GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 23
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 56m
2 stops
DTW10:06 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,079
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Air Canada flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Air Canada deals on Detroit to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 16
DTW9:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 25m
2 stops
SDU2:20 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Sep 23
SDU11:25 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
29h 04m
2 stops
DTW3:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$829
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Air Canada
Oct 13
DTW4:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 45m
2 stops
GIG1:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 23
GIG3:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 32m
2 stops
DTW3:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$971
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Air Canada
Oct 12
DTW4:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 30m
2 stops
SDU7:40 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Oct 23
SDU11:25 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
29h 02m
2 stops
DTW3:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$976
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DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-7:10 pm

3 stops34h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

9:10 pm-12:19 am

2 stops29h 09m

$649

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

12:16 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 29m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

9:10 pm-12:19 am

2 stops29h 09m

$674

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

11:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

9:10 pm-12:19 am

2 stops29h 09m

$679

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

9:55 am-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 9/23

11:25 am-3:29 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$829

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

9:15 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/11

10:05 am-10:01 am

2 stops24h 56m

$905

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

9:15 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/10

1:30 am-8:26 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$955

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

4:10 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/23

3:55 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$971

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

10:48 am-8:15 am

1 stop20h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/20

9:05 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$1,103

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

1:31 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 10/19

8:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 10m

$1,272

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

1:31 pm-9:35 am

2 stops19h 04m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 10/19

8:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 10m

$1,312

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Detroit is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $997, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,088.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Detroit. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,055. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Detroit because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,438.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,142. Flying to Rio de Janeiro in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Rio de Janeiro, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,748 per ticket.

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Best Price Found

$335

Fastest flight time

13h 16m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $335. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $649.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro takes 13h 16m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)
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  • How far is Detroit to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro is 5171.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 16h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • 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.

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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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $797Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,034Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Rio de Janeiro

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 8.1 mi from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport