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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro (IAD-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Avianca Logo
6:45 am - 12:40 amIAD-GIG
16h 55m1 stop
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1:45 am - 1:15 pmGIG-IAD
13h 30m1 stop
$525Avianca
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 30
Avianca Logo
7:00 am - 6:20 amIAD-GIG
22h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:25 am - 2:45 amGIG-IAD
20h 20m2 stops
$527Avianca
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
GOL Logo
3:20 pm - 12:25 amIAD-GIG
32h 05m1 stop
GOL Logo
1:30 am - 2:00 pmGIG-IAD
13h 30m1 stop
$548GOL
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 17
GOL Logo
3:20 pm - 12:25 amIAD-GIG
32h 05m1 stop
GOL Logo
9:40 pm - 2:00 pmGIG-IAD
17h 20m2 stops
$551GOL
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Sun, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 17
Copa Airlines Logo
2:25 am - 12:25 amIAD-GIG
21h 00m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 12:30 amGIG-IAD
15h 31m1 stop
$552Copa Airlines
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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 26
Copa Airlines Logo
2:46 am - 12:15 amIAD-GIG
20h 29m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 12:28 amGIG-IAD
15h 23m1 stop
$553Copa Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 2
LATAM Airlines Logo
3:33 pm - 7:20 amIAD-GIG
14h 47m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 2:38 pmGIG-IAD
19h 08m1 stop
$575LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 23
LATAM Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:25 amIAD-GIG
16h 25m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 9:11 amGIG-IAD
13h 41m1 stop
$580LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 17
Delta Logo
3:26 pm - 1:10 pmIAD-GIG
20h 44m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 7:37 pmGIG-IAD
39h 22m2 stops
$581Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 4
Delta Logo
3:26 pm - 10:15 amIAD-GIG
17h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:21 pmGIG-IAD
18h 06m2 stops
$587Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is November, where tickets cost $539 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,391 and $847 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$272
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights

  • Can I pre-select my seat when flying Copa Airlines from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Passengers flying with Copa Airlines from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro have the option to pre-select their seats. Copa Airlines typically allows passengers to choose their seats during the online check-in process, which can be done through their website or mobile app. Pre-selecting seats helps ensure your preferred seating arrangement for a more comfortable journey.

  • How does LATAM Airlines support sustainable travel on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    LATAM Airlines supports sustainable travel on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro by implementing eco-friendly practices throughout its operations. These include reducing carbon emissions, promoting fuel efficiency, implementing recycling programs, and supporting local communities through social and environmental initiatives. Such efforts contribute to a more sustainable and responsible travel experience for passengers.

  • Can I rent a car after my flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    You can rent a car after your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Some rental companies available at Rio de Janeiro's airports include Hertz, Avis, Budget, SIXT, and Localiza. They offer a variety of car options to suit your needs and can be conveniently booked online or at the airport upon arrival.

  • What are the in-flight entertainment amenities available on LATAM Airlines flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    LATAM Airlines has several in-flight entertainment amenities on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro. For instance, passengers can enjoy various TV shows, movies, and music on their personal screens. Additionally, there are magazines and newspapers available for reading. The airline also offers onboard Wi-Fi and power outlets for electronic devices.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro was $272 for a one-way ticket and $525 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro?

    A passport is required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $686 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $685 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro

  • After your flight from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rio de Janeiro, you can utilize public transportation options such as buses, taxis, and the metro system. Buses provide a convenient way to reach different parts of the city, while taxis offer door-to-door service. The metro system, known as the Rio Metro, connects various areas of Rio de Janeiro and is an efficient mode of transport.
  • Azul, a Brazilian airline, offers flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro with common layovers in São Paulo or Campinas. Passengers often experience brief stopovers at Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas or Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo before continuing their journey to Rio de Janeiro.
  • Delta Air Lines uses the Delta Sky Club Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The Delta Sky Club Lounge offers a range of amenities and services to enhance the travel experience, including comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, Wi-Fi access, and a relaxing atmosphere for passengers to unwind before their flight.
  • Delta Air Lines offers a range of kid-friendly options on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro. These include in-flight entertainment with a variety of movies, TV shows, and games suitable for children, as well as special meal options designed for young travelers. Delta's attentive cabin crew also provide assistance and support to families throughout the journey.
  • Delta Air Lines has pet restrictions for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weigh no more than 150 lbs. Certain breeds and species may have additional restrictions.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025DTW - SEA
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Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Only issue was with seating. The economy fare we purchased did say there was no guarantee the three people in our party would be seated together, and we were not. At the gate, the agent told us more specifically, the fare we purchased meant we would be seated in middle seats only. This should just be made more obvious.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

The boarding and new bag drop-off process was confusing and causing massive delays.

Wider seats, better seat cushions, (I felt like there was a board I was sitting on). I had the chicken to eat but It neither tasted nor looked like chicken. The fruit was good.

It was a very good flight, no entertainment is the reason for not checking that box.

I was in the last row and they sent me to check in my luggage last minute after boarding. I had to go through the crowd.

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

Flight on time, check in and flight attendants courteous and helpful. Smaller plane for international flights, tight space, no comfortable.

the boarding staff were incredibly officious. our carry-on case was borderline within dimensions but staff were not prepared to show ANY flexibility even though many others with larger carry-on luggage were allowed to board. we were understandably furious but the staff were incredibly disrespectful. we called the supervisor who eventually agreed to look on board the plane to see if there was room for our case (one case between 2 of us) and reluctantly agreed to allow us on. The staff on board were excellent though and realized we had been treated badly and were very helpful both in finding a place for our case, some distance from our seats, and helping us to retrieve it when we landed. We are regular travelers on Gol and have Diamante status and had chosen the better Conforto + seats, so we expected better treatment from the ground staff. Also the cabins are of a size that will only fit 3 cases of normal size with a large gap of about 30cm of wasted space. If our case were deemed to be oversize, which I dispute, the extra 1cm would not have made the slightest difference.

I did not like the way that baggage fees were charged. When I signed up for the flight, I knew that there were bag fees. However, the bag fees were so confusing that it felt like I was paying for overweight bags rather than just for having brought a bag with me. Also, the bag fees were based on the pair of tickets rather than per person. It seems to me that it should be first bag fee for passenger 1 and then first bag fee for passenger 2. I eventually got away with only paying $100 for two bags, but it was a struggle to understand the process. As for the flight, the seats were the standard uncomfortable seats that are on most Boeing aircraft. The airline aims to accommodate the standard height people, so us tall people are stuck. There was never an option to upgrade for leg room. It did not appear that there were any seats on the whole plane that had a little more leg room to even try to get. Other than that, I completely ignored the food for this red eye flight. I am not one to eat "dinner" at 2 am. They did not offer any drinks in the morning before landing. I recommend that you bring a bottle of water on board.

Lost luggage, people are not very nice to help you , I was just instructed to fill out a baggage claim online, they were not helpful when I had additional questions after I completed the form on my phone.

They are not ready for international flights, poor service and food, no screen info on the seat.

Horrible. I was never able to board the e flight as they had a glitch in their system that didn’t showed me as a passenger. I waited 2 hours at the front desk till they closed the flight, and they were not able to board me in it. They didn’t offer any sort of solution or refund. Such a disappointment. I would never flight with them again.

It was really bad. Inexperienced and rude people during check-in in Miami, a small and uncomfortable airplane, and problems with the airline caused me to lose my connection flight in Brasilia. Terrible experience!

Pretty terrible, was unable to check out of a flight through the app. Could not check in to my flights with the app. Had to call customer service but they were not much help. Nothing on my itinerary said I had to check in with American Airlines when I reached the United States. I almost missed my flight. I had to run to the gate and get dressed in the tunnel. GOL seemed really unorganized at the desks for check in and took a lot longer than other airlines

Awful experience, A/C didn't work, crew did not do anything about it

Gol has an interesting choice of words. When they say “priority access”, this means you’re boarding on the seventh or eighth group.

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

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