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Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $1,164 round-trip, compared to $1,248 via a layover through Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 767-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 2% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,046 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,521, a difference of $475. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 7:35 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 8:35 am.

The flight takes about 10h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 120% above the route average of $1,173. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 10h 40m, covering 5,022 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $556.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 33m, compared with 13h 56m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 15h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (Central Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· ACO Rent A Car
· Easirent
· America Car Rental
· Hertz
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $1,057 to $1,504, with an average of $1,173 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,057 counts as a good deal.