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

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $626.

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

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 25m.

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

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

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

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 44% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 42m.

How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Baltimore (a popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport), then the flight time is 12h 04m on average. If you fly from Washington, D.C. (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 14h 04m.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 6 as of April 2026.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $682 to $584. The lowest price recently found on this route was $597.

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3:35 pm - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

31h 55m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 5:20 am

GIG

IAD

13h 40m

1 stop

$597Avianca

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10

6:50 am - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

16h 40m

1 stop

1:35 am - 5:20 am

GIG

IAD

28h 45m

1 stop

$615Avianca

Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15

11:51 am - 6:10 am

BWI

GIG

17h 19m

2 stops

7:00 am - 12:57 am

GIG

BWI

18h 57m

2 stops

$617LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 16

6:50 am - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

16h 40m

1 stop

7:20 am - 2:15 pm

GIG

IAD

31h 55m

1 stop

$619GOL

Thu, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 23

6:50 am - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

16h 40m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 5:20 am

GIG

IAD

13h 40m

1 stop

$621GOL

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3

3:35 pm - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

31h 55m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 5:20 am

GIG

IAD

13h 40m

1 stop

$622GOL

Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Aug 6

2:10 pm - 8:55 am

BWI

GIG

17h 45m

2 stops

7:00 am - 12:16 am

GIG

BWI

18h 16m

2 stops

$624LATAM Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

1:59 pm - 4:30 pm

BWI

GIG

25h 31m

2 stops

7:00 am - 12:58 am

GIG

BWI

18h 58m

2 stops

$644Delta

Sun, May 31 - Thu, Jun 11

2:47 pm - 4:30 pm

DCA

GIG

24h 43m

2 stops

7:00 am - 9:11 am

GIG

DCA

27h 11m

2 stops

$644Delta

Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 15

4:40 pm - 7:55 am

BWI

GIG

14h 15m

1 stop

5:10 am - 3:30 pm

GIG

BWI

35h 20m

1 stop

$656Copa Airlines

Mon, May 25 - Sun, Jun 7

LATAM Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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LATAM Airlines

May 4

BWI11:51 amBaltimore/Washington

17h 19m

2 stops

GIG6:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 16

GIG7:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 57m

2 stops

BWI12:57 amBaltimore/Washington

$617

LATAM Airlines

Sep 14

BWI2:10 pmBaltimore/Washington

17h 45m

2 stops

GIG8:55 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 17

GIG7:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 16m

2 stops

BWI12:16 amBaltimore/Washington

$624

LATAM Airlines

Jun 12

IAD12:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 11m

2 stops

GIG12:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Jun 19

GIG5:15 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 33m

2 stops

IAD11:48 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$625

Copa Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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Sep 24

IAD2:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 28

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 22m

1 stop

IAD12:32 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$632

Copa Airlines

May 2

IAD2:21 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 34m

1 stop

GIG7:55 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 19

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

24h 11m

1 stop

IAD4:21 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$634

Copa Airlines

Jun 12

IAD6:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

GIG4:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Jun 19

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 23m

1 stop

IAD12:33 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$652

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Wed 6/3

3:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop31h 55m

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Wed 6/10

4:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

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IAD - GIG

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/9

6:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/15

1:35 am-5:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

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BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

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11:51 am-6:10 am

2 stops17h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-12:57 am

2 stops18h 57m

$617

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/18

6:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/23

7:20 am-2:15 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$619

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IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

6:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/3

4:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

$621

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/27

3:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop31h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/6

4:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

$622

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/14

2:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops17h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/17

7:00 am-12:16 am

2 stops18h 16m

$624

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/31

1:59 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops25h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/11

7:00 am-12:58 am

2 stops18h 58m

$644

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/7

2:47 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops24h 43m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/15

7:00 am-9:11 am

2 stops27h 11m

$644

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/25

4:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/7

5:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$656

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $582. If you are unable to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during the month of October, then departing from Washington, D.C. during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $609.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 12h 04m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by plane?
A flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl will travel around 4787.9 mi. Flights usually cover this in 12h 04m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 6 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
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 Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is GOL, representing 24% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are LATAM Airlines at 21%, Delta at 20%, and Copa Airlines at 12%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,456 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,578 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
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