Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas jetting off from here.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is where your flight will arrive in Dallas.
The average length of a direct Rio De Janeiro to Dallas flight is 10 hours 40 minutes.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Dallas two hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
With two weekly flights between the two airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas with American Airlines at 21:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from GIG to DFW is with American Airlines at 22:30.
To ensure you don't miss your Rio De Janeiro to Dallas 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 general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas
Right now, R 4,896 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,553. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Rio De Janeiro to Dallas flights.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Take off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) on a nonstop flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas. From GIG, you can fly directly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Keep an eye out for promotions with American Airlines. This airline offers direct Rio De Janeiro to Dallas plane tickets out of GIG.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Rio De Janeiro to Dallas flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
GIG is around 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
79.57% of flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near DFW:
Pick up a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car and explore Dallas and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Europcar and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Dallas flight.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
As soon as your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is approximately 10 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 50 minutes.
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make collecting a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DAL will save you money.
You'll find Dallas Love Field Airport at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas. July is the busiest month to visit Dallas. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to Dallas ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dallas, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are a couple of top attractions to put on your Dallas itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in United States, head for San Antonio, about 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are highlights.
