Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Houston
Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Rio De Janeiro to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Rio De Janeiro to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $55.8
2026-11-12
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 40,000 Pts + $55.8
2026-11-13
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $55.8
2026-11-05
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 40,000 Pts + $56.1
2026-11-06
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $56.1
2026-11-09
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 40,000 Pts + $56.1
Rio De Janeiro to Houston flight facts
Distance
5,023 mi
8,084 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
Houston is 3 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl
SDU · Santos Dumont
SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Rio De Janeiro - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Rio De Janeiro to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
GIG - IAH
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 60,000 Pts + $56.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
GIG - IAH
Business | 2 Stops
From 99,000 Pts + $35.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
GIG - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 99,000 Pts + $35.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 44,000 Pts + $35.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 44,000 Pts + $35.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
GIG - IAH
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 44,000 Pts + $35.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Rio De Janeiro to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Houston.
Rio De Janeiro and Houston are about 5,023 miles (8,084 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,023-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 3 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Departures from Rio De Janeiro: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl (GIG), Santos Dumont (SDU), Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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