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Flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Miami, about 13h 11m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 11m
Detroit to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey13h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Miami
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
DTT New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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DTT Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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DTT Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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DTT Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,329 km5,172 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 11mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hRio de Janeiro vs Detroit
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- DTW → GIG, SDU
Flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Miami and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,329 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL) and Houston (IAH). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Rio de Janeiro?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Detroit.
