Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The timezone in Rio de Janeiro is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your DCA to GIG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between DCA and GIG include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
263 € is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts from 568 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from DCA to GIG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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 notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DCA to GIG.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you have a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Grab a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and discover Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
From Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, Rio de Janeiro is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the busiest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Rio de Janeiro in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport for February if you want to visit Rio de Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DCA to GIG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Belo Horizonte is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.