What is the cheapest airline that flies from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit?

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit

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

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The required travel and health documents for your Detroit 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 Detroit. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:30 pm - 10:08 am

GIG

DTW

16h 38m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:10 pm

DTW

GIG

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,130Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Wed, May 27

9:05 pm - 5:29 pm

GIG

DTW

21h 24m

2 stops

6:15 am - 8:15 am

DTW

GIG

25h 00m

1 stop

$1,269United Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1

5:20 pm - 9:52 pm

GIG

DTW

29h 32m

2 stops

6:34 pm - 4:30 pm

DTW

GIG

20h 56m

2 stops

$1,278LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1

10:10 pm - 11:56 pm

GIG

DTW

26h 46m

1 stop

6:04 am - 8:20 am

DTW

GIG

25h 16m

1 stop

$1,280American Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Wed, May 27

9:05 pm - 11:44 pm

GIG

DTW

27h 39m

2 stops

6:15 am - 8:15 am

DTW

GIG

25h 00m

1 stop

$1,283United Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1

9:05 pm - 4:06 pm

GIG

DTW

20h 01m

1 stop

9:39 pm - 8:15 am

DTW

GIG

33h 36m

2 stops

$1,293United Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

9:05 pm - 11:59 pm

GIG

DTW

27h 54m

2 stops

8:11 pm - 8:15 am

DTW

GIG

35h 04m

2 stops

$1,294United Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

9:05 pm - 11:54 am

GIG

DTW

15h 49m

1 stop

8:11 pm - 8:15 am

DTW

GIG

35h 04m

2 stops

$1,298United Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

10:10 pm - 11:56 pm

GIG

DTW

26h 46m

1 stop

6:08 am - 6:10 am

DTW

GIG

23h 02m

1 stop

$1,302American Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

1:50 pm - 9:25 pm

SDU

DTW

32h 35m

2 stops

10:15 am - 7:40 am

DTW

SDU

44h 25m

2 stops

$1,644Air Canada

Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10

United Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit

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United Airlines

May 28

GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 24m

2 stops

DTW5:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jun 1

DTW6:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 00m

1 stop

GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$1,269

United Airlines

May 28

GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

27h 39m

2 stops

DTW11:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jun 1

DTW6:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 00m

1 stop

GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$1,283

United Airlines

May 5

GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 01m

1 stop

DTW4:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 13

DTW9:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 36m

2 stops

GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$1,293

LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit

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LATAM Airlines

May 28

GIG5:20 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29h 32m

2 stops

DTW9:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jun 1

DTW6:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 56m

2 stops

GIG4:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$1,278

LATAM Airlines

Apr 30

GIG6:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

42h 02m

3 stops

DTW11:07 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 10

DTW3:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 30m

2 stops

GIG4:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$1,398

LATAM Airlines

Apr 30

GIG6:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

42h 02m

3 stops

DTW11:07 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 9

DTW8:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 35m

2 stops

GIG6:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$1,401

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Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/21

6:30 pm-10:08 am

2 stops16h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

10:15 am-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,130

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/28

9:05 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops21h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

6:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,269

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/28

5:20 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops29h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

6:34 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$1,278

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/21

10:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop26h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

6:04 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 16m

$1,280

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/28

9:05 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops27h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

6:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,283

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/5

9:05 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop20h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

9:39 pm-8:15 am

2 stops33h 36m

$1,293

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/5

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

8:11 pm-8:15 am

2 stops35h 04m

$1,294

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/5

9:05 pm-11:54 am

1 stop15h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

8:11 pm-8:15 am

2 stops35h 04m

$1,298

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

GIG - DTW

GIGDTW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/5

10:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop26h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

6:08 am-6:10 am

1 stop23h 02m

$1,302

Rio de JaneiroDetroit

SDU - DTW

SDUDTW

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 4/30

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/10

10:15 am-7:40 am

2 stops44h 25m

$1,644

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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit takes 16h 38m

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A flight from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit will travel around 5171.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 16h 38m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Detroit?
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 Rio de Janeiro to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The required travel and health documents for your Detroit 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 Detroit. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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