Cheap Flights from Washington to Rio De Janeiro

Cheap Flights from Washington to Rio De Janeiro

Cheap Flights from Washington to Rio De Janeiro
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Rio De Janeiro? 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 Washington to Rio De Janeiro 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 Washington to Rio De Janeiro for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
DCA - GIG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 8 left
From 40,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-26
DCA - GIG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 40,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-05
IAD - GIG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $31.2
AS
2026-11-25
BWI - GIG
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 40,000 Pts + $31.2
AS
2026-11-26
BWI - GIG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 40,000 Pts + $31.2
AS
2026-11-25
IAD - GIG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $36.8
AS
Washington to Rio De Janeiro flight facts
Distance
4,798 mi
7,722 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl
SDU · Santos Dumont
SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Rio De Janeiro · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Philadelphia - Rio De Janeiro · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Rio De Janeiro
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
DCA - GIG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
BWI - GIG
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
DCA - GIG
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
BWI - GIG
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DCA - GIG
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
BWI - GIG
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Selected hotels for your next stay
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
From 8,000 Pts or $299
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
From Pts or $366
Emiliano Rio(SLH)
Copacabana, RJ (Brazil)
Emiliano Rio(SLH)
From Pts or $586
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Rio De Janeiro 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.
Cheapest Flights to Rio De Janeiro
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Rio De Janeiro.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Rio De Janeiro.
Washington and Rio De Janeiro are about 4,798 miles (7,722 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,798-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Rio De Janeiro: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl (GIG), Santos Dumont (SDU), Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rio De Janeiro, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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