Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) from $505

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PDX — GIG
Jun 7 — Jun 141

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$728

One-way from

$505
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From Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $796.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to GIG?

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between Portland and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Copa Airlines flights we've come across from Portland to Rio de Janeiro. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 10/11:46 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops30h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/71:20 amGIG - PDX
2 stops27h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,034
Sat 11/237:50 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops51h 00mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/61:25 amGIG - PDX
2 stops51h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,348

Cheap Delta flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Portland and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Portland and landing in Rio de Janeiro. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 10/112:00 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops24h 05mDelta
Wed 10/98:50 amGIG - PDX
1 stop17h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,098
Mon 9/3012:52 amPDX - GIG
2 stops25h 58mDelta
Wed 10/98:50 amGIG - PDX
2 stops19h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,103
Fri 11/2212:50 amPDX - GIG
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Sat 12/79:55 amGIG - PDX
2 stops31h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,305
Wed 8/1412:39 amPDX - GIG
2 stops26h 11mDelta
Sat 8/242:10 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops24h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/1$3,088
Thu 8/156:15 amPDX - GIG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Sat 8/242:10 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops24h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/1$4,603
Tue 8/136:15 amPDX - GIG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Tue 8/204:55 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/2$4,784
Tue 8/136:00 amPDX - GIG
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Tue 8/206:20 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops21h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/2$4,788
Sun 8/116:15 amPDX - GIG
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Sun 8/188:50 amGIG - PDX
1 stop19h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/2$4,828
Sun 8/116:15 amPDX - GIG
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Sun 8/188:50 amGIG - PDX
2 stops19h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/2$4,833

Cheap Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Prices were last updated on June 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Portland to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/182:15 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/19:05 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,258
Sun 6/211:50 pmPDX - GIG
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/109:05 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop18h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,270
Sun 6/211:50 pmPDX - GIG
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/109:05 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops25h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,274
Sun 6/211:45 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/109:05 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops25h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,322
Tue 6/1811:50 pmPDX - GIG
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/19:05 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,331
Mon 6/1712:15 amPDX - GIG
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/19:05 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,393
Mon 6/1712:15 amPDX - GIG
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/19:05 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop29h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,409
Tue 6/1811:50 pmPDX - GIG
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/19:05 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop29h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,424
Tue 6/1811:40 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/17:05 amGIG - PDX
3 stops43h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$5,490

Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Portland and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Portland to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 10/11:46 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops30h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/71:20 amGIG - PDX
2 stops27h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,034
Tue 10/112:00 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops24h 05mDelta
Wed 10/98:50 amGIG - PDX
1 stop17h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,098
Mon 9/3012:52 amPDX - GIG
2 stops25h 58mDelta
Wed 10/98:50 amGIG - PDX
2 stops19h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,103
Tue 10/16:00 amPDX - GIG
2 stops20h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/89:40 pmGIG - PDX
3 stops29h 39mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,177
Tue 10/12:55 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops49h 45mLATAM Airlines
Wed 10/99:40 pmGIG - PDX
3 stops30h 16mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,195
Sat 11/2311:15 pmPDX - GIG
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/711:30 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,252
Mon 7/811:40 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/192:35 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,253
Sat 11/2311:15 pmPDX - GIG
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/711:55 pmGIG - PDX
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,257
Tue 6/182:15 pmPDX - GIG
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/19:05 pmGIG - PDX
1 stop26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,258

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Portland

Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Portland to Rio de Janeiro can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Portland to Rio de Janeiro flights by using the search form above.
Sat 11/29:08 amPDX - GIG
2 stops41h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$505
Sat 11/25:40 amPDX - GIG
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$626
Sat 11/211:45 amPDX - GIG
1 stop15h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/2$693

Find flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Tue 10/1

2 stops30h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/7

2 stops27h 08m

$1,034

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Tue 10/1

2 stops24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/9

1 stop17h 14m

$1,098

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Mon 9/30

2 stops25h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops19h 06m

$1,103

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Tue 10/1

2 stops20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/8

3 stops29h 39m

$1,177

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Tue 10/1

2 stops49h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/9

3 stops30h 16m

$1,195

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Sat 11/23

1 stop26h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/7

1 stop18h 06m

$1,252

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Mon 7/8

2 stops37h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/19

2 stops35h 46m

$1,253

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Sat 11/23

1 stop26h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/7

2 stops22h 33m

$1,257

PortlandRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

PDX - GIG

PDXGIG

Portland

Tue 6/18

2 stops38h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/1

1 stop26h 00m

$1,258

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

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RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated June 2, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines from Portland to Rio de Janeiro have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
2,599 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
2,354 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
10,755 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.3
Good
14,260 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland. There are 0 flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

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    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Copa Airlines for just $1,034, but on average you can expect to pay $1,270.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,034 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and LATAM Airlines, starting at $1,098 and $1,177 round-trip. Copa Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does PDX to GIG mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Portland Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a PDX to GIG flight.

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  • How recently were the Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/2.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $663). Flying from Portland to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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