Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

Miami (MIA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 33m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

Flights connecting via Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 59m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

LATAM Airlines, Delta, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $487.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Rio de Janeiro and Washington, D.C.?

Bogotá (BOG) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C..

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Washington, D.C. may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $491 to $786. The lowest price recently found on this route was $451.

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10:55 pm - 12:39 pm

GIG

IAD

14h 44m1 stop

3:35 pm - 7:20 am

IAD

GIG

14h 45m1 stop

$451Delta

Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 20

7:35 pm - 11:05 am

GIG

DCA

16h 30m2 stops

2:55 pm - 12:40 pm

DCA

GIG

20h 45m2 stops

$454LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5

1:30 am - 5:35 am

GIG

IAD

29h 05m1 stop

7:00 am - 12:25 am

IAD

GIG

16h 25m1 stop

$477Avianca

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

7:25 am - 5:35 am

GIG

IAD

23h 10m1 stop

7:00 am - 6:20 am

IAD

GIG

22h 20m1 stop

$485Avianca

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10

7:30 am - 4:25 am

GIG

IAD

22h 55m1 stop

7:51 pm - 10:15 am

IAD

GIG

12h 24m1 stop

$503Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 16

9:55 pm - 6:41 pm

GIG

DCA

22h 46m1 stop

6:00 am - 9:35 am

DCA

GIG

25h 35m1 stop

$550United Airlines

Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 16

11:00 pm - 5:08 pm

GIG

DCA

20h 08m1 stop

5:00 pm - 10:15 am

DCA

GIG

15h 15m1 stop

$583Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

1:45 pm - 4:20 pm

SDU

IAD

27h 35m2 stops

9:45 am - 4:45 pm

IAD

SDU

30h 00m2 stops

$599Air Canada

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10

1:45 pm - 4:20 pm

SDU

IAD

27h 35m2 stops

9:45 am - 4:45 pm

IAD

SDU

30h 00m2 stops

$609Air Canada

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10

1:45 pm - 6:25 am

SDU

IAD

17h 40m1 stop

6:00 am - 4:45 pm

IAD

SDU

33h 45m2 stops

$612United Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10

Copa Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

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Copa Airlines

Dec 8

GIG9:55 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 27m

1 stop

IAD3:22 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 11

IAD4:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 25m

1 stop

GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$499

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Mar 15

GIG10:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

IAD4:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 20

IAD9:29 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 01m

1 stop

GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$518

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May 6

GIG10:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 51m

1 stop

IAD4:21 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 3

IAD4:38 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 17m

1 stop

GIG7:55 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$557

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GOL flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

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May 1

GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

IAD5:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 10

IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

GIG6:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$511

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GOL

Jan 20

GIG8:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 30m

2 stops

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 27

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 50m

2 stops

GIG9:25 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$555

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GOL

Feb 8

GIG6:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

IAD1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Feb 16

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m

2 stops

GIG10:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$629

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Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop14h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop14h 45m

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Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

7:35 pm-11:05 am

2 stops16h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

2:55 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$454

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/6

1:30 am-5:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-12:25 am

1 stop16h 25m

$477

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

7:25 am-5:35 am

1 stop23h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-6:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

$485

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - IAD

GIGIAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/7

7:30 am-4:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

7:51 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 24m

$503

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/8

9:55 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop22h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop25h 35m

$550

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

GIG - DCA

GIGDCA

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/9

11:00 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/16

5:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 15m

$583

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

SDU - IAD

SDUIAD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

9:45 am-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$599

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

SDU - IAD

SDUIAD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

9:45 am-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$609

Rio de JaneiroWashington, D.C.

SDU - IAD

SDUIAD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-6:25 am

1 stop17h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$612

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Rio de Janeiro and Washington, D.C.?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Rio de Janeiro, with most prices found around $483. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in March, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. during September average around $496.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Rio de Janeiro is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $699. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. for around $958.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $799. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $958. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Can stopping save me money on Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flight.

How have Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 34% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. takes 14h 44m

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How far is Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. by plane?
The straight-line distance from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. is 4796.0 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 13h 04m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?
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How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?
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 Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Washington, D.C. may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. is LATAM Airlines (47% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Copa Airlines (30%) and United Airlines (23%).

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Can stopping save me money on Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flight.

How have Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 34% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

LATAM Airlines, Delta, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Rio de Janeiro and Washington, D.C.?

Bogotá (BOG) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $487.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

Flights connecting via Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 59m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C.?

Miami (MIA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 33m.

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