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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:35 pm - 6:15 amSEA-GIG
36h 40m2 stops
1:30 am - 9:29 pmGIG-SEA
23h 59m2 stops
Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 26
5:15 pm - 6:15 amSEA-GIG
33h 00m3 stops
1:30 am - 8:45 amGIG-SEA
35h 15m3 stops
Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 26
11:58 pm - 6:00 amSEA-GIG
26h 02m2 stops
11:00 pm - 8:41 pmGIG-SEA
25h 41m2 stops
$1,000American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 27
12:21 am - 6:00 amSEA-GIG
25h 39m2 stops
11:00 pm - 8:41 pmGIG-SEA
25h 41m2 stops
$1,001American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 27
8:40 am - 3:15 pmSEA-SDU
25h 35m2 stops
3:55 pm - 2:10 pmSDU-SEA
27h 15m2 stops
$1,017LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 4
7:10 am - 10:10 amSEA-GIG
23h 00m2 stops
12:50 pm - 7:22 pmGIG-SEA
34h 32m2 stops
$1,039LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 10
6:35 pm - 8:15 amSEA-GIG
33h 40m2 stops
9:05 pm - 8:02 amGIG-SEA
38h 57m2 stops
$1,102United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 25
5:00 pm - 8:15 amSEA-GIG
35h 15m1 stop
9:05 pm - 8:02 amGIG-SEA
38h 57m2 stops
$1,118United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 25
4:25 pm - 3:35 amSEA-GIG
31h 10m2 stops
1:24 am - 12:46 amGIG-SEA
27h 22m2 stops
$1,398Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 18
4:30 pm - 12:15 amSEA-GIG
27h 45m2 stops
1:32 am - 10:45 pmGIG-SEA
25h 13m2 stops
$1,533Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Wed, Aug 7

Flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Rio de Janeiro on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro is March, where tickets cost $1,181 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is $1,902 and $1,623 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$939
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
Flight from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro

  • Which airlines has a lenient carry-on-policy when flying from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you have plenty of luggage and want to fly from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro, you ought to choose an airline with more lenient regulations for carry-on baggage. One carry-on bag and one personal item are allowed per passenger on Delta, United, and American Airlines flights. The size of the carry-on bag cannot be greater than 22 by 14 by 9 inches, and the personal item must fit under the seat in front of you.

  • When traveling from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro in economy class, is it possible to upgrade?

    You can choose to upgrade your class of service when traveling with LATAM Airlines from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM has premium cabin upgrade options, including Premium Business and Premium Economy. While business class delivers an enhanced experience with lie-flat seats, special lounges, and individualized attention, Premium Economy offers more legroom, improved on-board amenities, and priority advantages.

  • Which airline offers environmentally friendly options between Seattle (SEA) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG)?

    Delta Air Lines is committed to lowering its carbon emissions and has made large investments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). They have put into action a number of efforts, including projects to offset carbon emissions and modernize their fleet.

  • Are there hotels at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)?

    Yes, there are hotels at the airport complex at SEA. These hotels are useful for travelers who have early or late flights to GIG, or who just like to stay close to the airport for convenience. They include the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, which is situated within the airport complex and connected to the main terminal by a sky bridge; the Seattle Airport Marriott hotel, located close to the airport; and the Doubletree by Hilton Seattle Airport, which is also nearby.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro was $939 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Seattle and on arrival in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    When flying out of Seattle you will be using Seattle/Tacoma Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Rio de Janeiro, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,520 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,681 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro

  • There are various benefits to booking your tickets with Delta Air Lines, which has its major hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). A major benefit is a greater chance of finding a ticket that works with your trip arrangements due to the frequent daily flights between Seattle and Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
  • Several airlines, such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines, allow you to carry your pet when flying from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro. These airlines permit the transportation of pets on board and in the hold of the airplane's cargo. The carrier needs to fit beneath the seat in front of you, be well-ventilated, and be secure.
  • On American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, or Copa Airlines, accommodations are available for passengers with disabilities, particularly those with limited mobility. They offer a variety of amenities, such as priority boarding, wheelchair assistance, and accessible restrooms on all flights, including those between Seattle and Rio de Janeiro. It is recommended to inform the airlines in advance of any particular requirements.
  • Airlines such as United, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines offer flights from Seattle (SEA) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) that are suitable for families traveling with children. These airlines provide various amenities, including priority boarding for families, meals designed for kids, and in-flight entertainment options that are suitable and enjoyable for children. Additionally, they offer assistance with strollers and car seats to make the travel experience more convenient for families.
  • The most frequent layover cities on routes from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro are Houston (IAH) for United Airlines, Atlanta (ATL) for Delta Air Lines, Dallas (DFW) for American Airlines, and Miami (MIA) for LATAM Airlines. When flying with Copa Airlines, the most common layover city is Panama City.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

10.0 ExcellentSash, May 2024SEA - HNL
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The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

public website still broken for years randomly blocking browsers with privacy options active after loading a page maybe once. check-in on laptop was almost impossible but eventually randomly worked. had to print pass at airport since couldn't get back in to load digital pass on mobile firefox or chrome. red eye flight so smooth onboarding, plenty of room to spread out, easy offboarding. onboard wifi instructions mention vpn can cause problems connecting but fails to also mention private dns. no printed or built in menu list, seems weird to require personal device to point at qr code link for menu which does not even allow direct ordering. people with health condition risk related dietary restrictions trying to avoid for example cholesterol and sugar are left guessing what they can order either way without nutritional info highlights (cranberry juice was minute maid cocktail with as much suger as typical can of soda). tap to pay wasn't working and always seems sketchy to manually enter card info. good movie variety, so limited tv was okay.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Mi primera conexión se retrasó por lo cual perdí mi segunda conexión la cual salió adelantada

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

There were choices for the snacks. Good choices and tasty lunch and breakfast as well.

The flight crew was amazing. I’m very tall and they moved me to an exit row unsolicited!!! Amazing service.

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Tough flight with turbulence… I was told by a fellow passenger that it is common. Nonetheless, very stressful. Cordial staff.

Very unprofessional staff in the checking and boarding. There was no space for my carry-on bag, which is understandable for a full flight. However, the rudeness in answering my questions about my bag were unnecessary. Shaming and threatening a passenger to be left behind was something I had never experienced (I am 57 years old and a Skymiles member) before. At a minimum, the boarding staff (Krystal Mejia and her manager Dee) should undergo further training on cultural sensitivity and professional skills on speaking with passengers. Krystal, just because I have dark hair and “look Latina” does not mean I can speak Spanish. Your assumption and threatening words until the very ending of my boarding (door of the airplane) were not only unnecessary and stressful but something that a passenger should not experience before boarding.

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

The flight from PDX to New York was cancelled, and I got rebooked one day later. Because of this I missed a meeting at my final destination, EZE. I now need to stay longer in Argentina, and was told the tariff difference was $780 plus $150 penalty! I am not using my return ticket, and have purchased a one way ticket EZE-PDX for $606 with another airline. SHAMEFUL

Cons: "The flight was full and all seats were taken. It means it was impossible to maintain the required and necessary social distancing."

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

We liked the fully reclinable seats. Had center seats, so it was difficult to talk to spouse. Crew was great

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

The flight was delayed almost 2 hours. Bad customer service etc. I will never fly Luthansa. Ever!!!

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fine. Though no food or entertainment so the survey needs to be updated with those options.

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

So uncomfortable to sit in the tiny space on a long, international. Food was rough. Please, less white flour and processed food.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hrs due to plane being too hot! After 1.5 hrs, airline decided to use another plane but had to wait for gate, baggage transfer & beverage transfer. Anyone could tell after first half hour that another plane was required and although did not affect us many would miss connecting flights at Heathrow. I have found the stewards are not the friendliest in the industry and the food is questionable, even as I like airplane food normally, the best of the 2 flights was the yogurt & granola for breakfast.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Last minute flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next 10 days.
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multi-stopAir Canada
41h 25mSEA-SDU
6/13Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
41h 26mSDU-SEA
$1,181
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
50h 01mSEA-GIG
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
25h 40mGIG-SEA
$1,537
6/1Sat
multi-stop
31h 15mSEA-GIG
6/13Thu
multi-stop
29h 12mGIG-SEA
$1,553
6/1Sat
multi-stop
31h 15mSEA-GIG
6/12Wed
multi-stop
35h 02mGIG-SEA
$1,557
6/1Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
21h 25mSEA-GIG
6/12Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
24h 51mGIG-SEA
$1,592
6/1Sat
multi-stop
31h 15mSEA-GIG
6/13Thu
multi-stop
24h 43mGIG-SEA
$1,758
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 10mSEA-GIG
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 38mGIG-SEA
$1,763
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 25mSEA-SDU
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 43mSDU-SEA
$1,772
6/1Sat
multi-stop
34h 45mSEA-SDU
6/13Thu
multi-stop
32h 48mSDU-SEA
$1,840
6/1Sat
multi-stop
20h 50mSEA-GIG
6/12Wed
multi-stop
23h 13mGIG-SEA
$2,240

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