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 36m 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 13h 02m.

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

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

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.

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: 38% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Copa Airlines, LATAM 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. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% 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 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.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $712 to $600. The lowest price recently found on this route was $614.

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6:50 am - 6:15 am

IAD

GIG

22h 25m

1 stop

7:20 am - 5:20 am

GIG

IAD

23h 00m

1 stop

$614GOL

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9

6:50 am - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

16h 40m

1 stop

7:20 am - 2:15 pm

GIG

IAD

31h 55m

1 stop

$625GOL

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

2:55 pm - 10:45 am

DCA

GIG

17h 50m

2 stops

9:05 pm - 9:12 am

GIG

DCA

14h 07m

1 stop

$633LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

4:26 pm - 1:25 am

IAD

GIG

31h 59m

1 stop

5:10 am - 1:47 am

GIG

IAD

21h 37m

1 stop

$643Copa Airlines

Fri, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 9

6:20 pm - 10:15 am

BWI

GIG

14h 55m

1 stop

7:10 am - 9:19 am

GIG

BWI

27h 09m

2 stops

$647LATAM Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

4:10 am - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

19h 20m

2 stops

4:40 pm - 5:20 am

GIG

IAD

13h 40m

1 stop

$651Avianca

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

4:10 am - 12:30 am

IAD

GIG

19h 20m

2 stops

4:40 pm - 5:20 am

GIG

IAD

13h 40m

1 stop

$652Avianca

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

7:37 pm - 6:35 pm

BWI

GIG

21h 58m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 9:24 am

GIG

BWI

13h 24m

1 stop

$656Delta

Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7

4:49 pm - 12:25 am

BWI

GIG

30h 36m

1 stop

10:30 am - 3:15 pm

GIG

BWI

29h 45m

1 stop

$662Copa Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

2:55 pm - 8:55 am

DCA

GIG

16h 00m

2 stops

10:55 pm - 10:54 pm

GIG

DCA

25h 59m

1 stop

$667Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

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

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LATAM Airlines

Aug 24

BWI6:20 pmBaltimore/Washington

14h 55m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 31

GIG7:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

27h 09m

2 stops

BWI9:19 amBaltimore/Washington

$647

LATAM Airlines

Sep 11

BWI6:10 pmBaltimore/Washington

15h 05m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 19

GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

BWI1:20 pmBaltimore/Washington

$650

LATAM Airlines

Aug 21

IAD10:16 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 59m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 28

GIG7:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 24m

2 stops

IAD12:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$655

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

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Jul 3

IAD4:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 59m

1 stop

GIG1:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Jul 9

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 37m

1 stop

IAD1:47 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$643

Copa Airlines

Oct 7

IAD2:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Oct 13

GIG10:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29h 34m

1 stop

IAD3:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$662

Copa Airlines

Oct 7

IAD2:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Oct 13

GIG10:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29h 34m

1 stop

IAD3:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$663

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Mon 8/17

6:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop22h 25m

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Wed 9/9

7:20 am-5:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

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Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

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Fri 9/25

6:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

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1 stop31h 55m

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DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/11

2:55 pm-10:45 am

2 stops17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/18

9:05 pm-9:12 am

1 stop14h 07m

$633

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/3

4:26 pm-1:25 am

1 stop31h 59m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/9

5:10 am-1:47 am

1 stop21h 37m

$643

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BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

6:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/31

7:10 am-9:19 am

2 stops27h 09m

$647

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

4:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/10

4:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

$651

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

IAD - GIG

IADGIG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

4:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/10

4:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

$652

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/3

7:37 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/7

9:00 pm-9:24 am

1 stop13h 24m

$656

BaltimoreRio de Janeiro

BWI - GIG

BWIGIG

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/7

4:49 pm-12:25 am

1 stop30h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/13

10:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$662

Washington, D.C.Rio de Janeiro

DCA - GIG

DCAGIG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/4

2:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops16h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/14

10:55 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$667

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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, January 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 $233. If you are unable to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during the month of January, then departing from Washington, D.C. during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $234.

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Fastest flight time	12h 25m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 12h 25m

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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 25m, 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 June 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 32% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Delta at 17%, LATAM Airlines at 16%, and American Airlines at 13%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,405 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $270	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,534 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $340	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,569 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $511	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,932 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $555	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,230 reviews	Search GOL flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $563	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,651 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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