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Flight deals from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.C$393 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 25.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed., Mar. 25, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$393, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$397 per passenger.Departing Tue., Apr. 14.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue., Apr. 14, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$397, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$402 per passenger.Departing Sat., May 16.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat., May 16, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$402, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$404 per passenger.Departing Mon., Aug. 10.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon., Aug. 10, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$404, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$416 per passenger.Departing Sun., Jun. 14.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun., Jun. 14, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$416, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$433 per passenger.Departing Tue., Sep. 1.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue., Sep. 1, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$433, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$531 per passenger.Departing Thu., Jul. 30.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu., Jul. 30, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$531, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$672 per passenger.Departing Sun., Oct. 4.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun., Oct. 4, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$672, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar.
from C$393
Apr.
from C$397
May
from C$402
Jun.
from C$416
Jul.
from C$531
Aug.
from C$404
Sep.
from C$433
Oct.
from C$672
Nov.
from C$720
Dec.
from C$680
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Direct flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

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

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
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from C$395
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
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from C$395
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from C$437
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Houston to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$395
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time10 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is C$811. 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.
10 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
United and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
As of March 2026, there are 30 flights per week flying from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 17 minutes.
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 Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know

  • Houston is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

  • Jump on a direct flight from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 10 hours 14 minutes.

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Houston.

  • The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), with 10 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to GIG is the 19:55 United service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 21:20 with United.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Houston to GIG.

  • With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • You can take a direct flight from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

  • United is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport leaving from IAH.

  • We make it simple to find a flight from Houston to GIG with a stopover. To see your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and GIG include:

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has direct flights from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).

  • From HOU, direct flights from Houston to GIG are offered by United.

  • Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from William P. Hobby Airport:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 22 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Houston to GIG? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:

About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Reserve a hotel close to GIG if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to central Rio De Janeiro takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 3 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Book a one-way ticket from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport from C$393 or travel return from just C$811. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.

  • To score flight tickets from Houston to GIG, reserve your journey 8 months before the departure date.

  • You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport by travelling in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.

  • Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Houston to GIG. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

The best time to fly from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Rio De Janeiro in May when it's quieter.

  • Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Rio De Janeiro. February is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Houston to GIG during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from Houston to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.

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