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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $961. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$951 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jun, returning Sun, 20 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $951, select.
Washington D.C..$952 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $952, select.
Washington D.C..$952 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $952, select.
Washington D.C..$952 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $952, select.
Washington D.C..$954 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.
Washington D.C..$954 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.
Washington D.C..$955 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.
Washington D.C..$955 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.
Washington D.C..$955 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.
Washington D.C..$957 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $957, select.
Washington D.C..$957 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $957, select.
Washington D.C..$961 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $961, select.
Washington D.C..$963 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $963, select.
Washington D.C..$985 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $985, select.
Washington D.C..$985 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $985, select.
Washington D.C..$986 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $986, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
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Baltimore Washington International

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Rio de Janeiro to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$951
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles is $951. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles. But we found flights with one stop from $951.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles Airport on Sunday, 6 June 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Washington Dulles Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Dulles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Washington Dulles is Avianca .

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Rio de Janeiro to IAD.

  • Popular months like January or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to IAD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.

  • Booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart GIG arrive at their destination as scheduled.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • SDU is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to IAD flight:

  • 79% of all departures from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.

About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport is $482. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $951. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to IAD, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Cheap Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to IAD.

  • Save on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). June is when most people travel to Washington DC. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro to IAD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Washington Dulles International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Washington DC

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 225 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Virginia Beach is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. No trip is complete without dropping by Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.

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