WAS - GIG

$246 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapest round-trip
$524
Typical prices: $562-$763
GOL
Fri 4/3Wed 4/8
IAD - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$246
Typical prices: $297-$428
GOL
Sun 3/1
IAD - GIG • 2 stops
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GOL
Cheapest • from $524 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
7 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro (WAS-GIG)

 
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

Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
GOL Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 am
IAD
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GIG
16h 25m
1 stop
GOL Logo
8:50 pm - 5:35 am
GIG
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IAD
33h 45m
2 stops
$524GOL
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
GOL Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 am
IAD
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GIG
16h 25m
1 stop
GOL Logo
8:50 pm - 5:35 am
GIG
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IAD
33h 45m
2 stops
$530GOL
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 12
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:33 am - 6:15 am
BWI
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GIG
17h 42m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:51 am
GIG
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BWI
14h 21m
1 stop
$531LATAM Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 8:55 pm
IAD
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GIG
28h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 2:15 pm
GIG
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IAD
13h 30m
1 stop
$531Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 8:20 am
BWI
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GIG
13h 35m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:51 am
GIG
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BWI
14h 21m
1 stop
$532LATAM Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 7:10 pm
IAD
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GIG
26h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 4:15 am
GIG
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IAD
19h 05m
1 stop
$536Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Fri, Apr 10
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 4:50 pm
BWI
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GIG
20h 51m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:53 am
GIG
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BWI
18h 53m
2 stops
$564Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
Delta Logo
2:38 pm - 9:15 am
BWI
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GIG
17h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 5:54 pm
GIG
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BWI
21h 24m
1 stop
$568Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
American Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 8:25 am
DCA
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GIG
14h 51m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 1:59 pm
GIG
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DCA
16h 04m
1 stop
$568American Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 10:15 am
DCA
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GIG
19h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 11:10 pm
GIG
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DCA
25h 15m
1 stop
$572American Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $590 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,086 and $893 respectively.

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

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. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$246
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $246 for a one-way ticket and $524 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Rio de Janeiro from Washington, D.C..

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

    Washington, D.C. has 2 major airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is the only airport in Rio de Janeiro. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Washington Dulles Airport.

  • 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Rio de Janeiro, with oneworld 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 LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $795 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $740 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.

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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8119 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

8.0 ExcellentLarry, Jan 2026
JFK - SJD
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The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

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

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

I have a hand injury and the flight attendant denied to help me with luggage, she said "she couldn't help me because I should manage my own way to put the luggage on the plane" SO RUDE

I had two around 6 hours flight and they did not even offer water to us.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We flew with Avianca, some how they are not n sync, making the process a bit uncomfortable.

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

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

My flight to London from Philadelphia was cancelled due to weather.

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

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