Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 1 hour ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from DTW to Rio De Janeiro. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like August, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from DTW to Rio De Janeiro. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
DTW is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DTW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Rio De Janeiro
C$505 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,112. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 16 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from DTW to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro. July is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from DTW to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should be on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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