International route
Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Houston
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 5,026 miles, connecting flights only.
GIG to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,026 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 25mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h behindHouston vs Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro to Houston
Round trips from $371
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 20.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Rio de Janeiro to Houston
No nonstop service: 2 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Bogota (BOG)AVLA2 airlines
- Medellin (MDE)AV1 airline
- Santiago (SCL)LA1 airline
- Sao Paulo (GRU)LA1 airline
- Lima (LIM)LA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Rio de JaneiroHouston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between GIG and IAH. Every itinerary connects, most often through BOG, MDE or SCL, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $371; September 2026 is the most expensive at $500 and up, a difference of $129 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Houston is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. A morning departure lands in Houston with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Rio de Janeiro to HoustonRio de Janeiro to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Houston (IAH) takes 10h 25m of flying plus a layover, usually 13h 25m or more door to door across 5,026 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GIG to IAH?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and Houston (IAH). The most common connections are through BOG, MDE and SCL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Houston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Houston (IAH), starting at $371 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Rio de Janeiro to Houston flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Houston?
Houston is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. GIG is on America/Sao Paulo time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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