Dallas-Fort Worth to Rio De Janeiro (DFW–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DFW–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 5,232 miles in approximately 9h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 3 | 788 | 9h21 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 3 | 788 | 10h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
DFW: MDT · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 9:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
DFW–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to GIG
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and GOL. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DFW to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to GIG ranges from 9 hours 21 minutes to 10 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,232 miles (8,419 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LIM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.