# Houston (IAH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) · Dec 20, 2026 · one way

Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
| --- | --- | --- | ---: | --- |
| 2026-12-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA129 | [Axel-exclusive $1198.50](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/iah/to/gig/depart/december-20-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA665 + AA991 | [Axel-exclusive $1015.20](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/iah/to/gig/depart/december-20-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-20 · one way | Delta Air Lines | DL1223 + DL61 | [Axel-exclusive $1057.50](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/iah/to/gig/depart/december-20-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA209 + AV147 | [Axel-exclusive $1043.40](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/iah/to/gig/depart/december-20-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA1034 + CM216 | [Axel-exclusive $1043.40](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/iah/to/gig/depart/december-20-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |
| 2026-12-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA2044 + AC84 | [Axel-exclusive $1043.40](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/iah/to/gig/depart/december-20-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy) | 2026-10-29T01:10:09Z |

[Route overview: Houston to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) flight deals](/en/flights/from-houston-to-rio-de-janeiro-gig)

### 2026-12-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $1198.50

- United Airlines UA129: IAH 2026-12-20 20:15:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 09:35:00; nonstop; 620 minutes. Local airport times.

### 2026-12-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $1015.20

- American Airlines AA665 / AA991: IAH 2026-12-20 12:48:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 06:30:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 882 minutes. Local airport times.
  - AA665: IAH 2026-12-20 12:48:00 → MIA 2026-12-20 16:19:00; layover at MIA: 216 minutes.
  - AA991: MIA 2026-12-20 19:55:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 06:30:00.

### 2026-12-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $1057.50

- Delta Air Lines DL1223 / DL61: IAH 2026-12-20 17:32:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 10:15:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 823 minutes. Local airport times.
  - DL1223: IAH 2026-12-20 17:32:00 → ATL 2026-12-20 20:34:00; layover at ATL: 141 minutes.
  - DL61: ATL 2026-12-20 22:55:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 10:15:00.

### 2026-12-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $1043.40

- United Airlines UA209 / AV147: IAH 2026-12-20 23:20:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 15:45:00; 1 stop(s) via BOG; 805 minutes. Local airport times.
  - UA209: IAH 2026-12-20 23:20:00 → BOG 2026-12-21 05:10:00; layover at BOG: 120 minutes.
  - AV147: BOG 2026-12-21 07:10:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 15:45:00.

### 2026-12-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $1043.40

- United Airlines UA1034 / CM216: IAH 2026-12-20 14:27:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 08:00:00; 1 stop(s) via PTY; 873 minutes. Local airport times.
  - UA1034: IAH 2026-12-20 14:27:00 → PTY 2026-12-20 19:38:00; layover at PTY: 189 minutes.
  - CM216: PTY 2026-12-20 22:47:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 08:00:00.

### 2026-12-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $1043.40

- United Airlines UA2044 / AC84: IAH 2026-12-20 18:20:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 12:05:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 885 minutes. Local airport times.
  - UA2044: IAH 2026-12-20 18:20:00 → YYZ 2026-12-20 22:37:00; layover at YYZ: 78 minutes.
  - AC84: YYZ 2026-12-20 23:55:00 → GIG 2026-12-21 12:05:00.

### Explore this route

- [All dates for this route](/en/flights/choose/iah-gig)
- [Dec 19, 2026 · Return options](/en/flights/choose/iah-gig/dec-19)
- [Dec 21, 2026 · Return options](/en/flights/choose/iah-gig/dec-21)
- [Hotels in Rio de Janeiro with Axel](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/rio-de-janeiro)

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