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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 7:45 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 8:45 am.

The flight takes about 10h 50m.

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

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 10h 50m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $1,059 to $1,462, with an average of $1,182 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,059 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 104% above the $1,182 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $1,175 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 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $404, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

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).

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) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,088 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,503, a difference of $415.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 41m, compared with 13h 58m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 15h 11m 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.

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

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.