$485-$581 — Detroit, Cincinnati & Minneapolis to Brazil, incl. Carnival (R/T)

American Airlines is discounting their flights to Brazil again — this time by as much as 50 percent on the usual cost of a ticket! Roundtrip flights to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil, from Detroit, Cincinnati and Minneapolis are now just $485-$581 roundtrip, including tax.

Travel is valid from November to April. This travel window is Rio’s most popular season because of the warm and sunny weather that allows for plenty of beach time. If you’ve been wanting to experience Rio’s Carnival (Feb. 5-9), this fare will get you there cheap!

Note: The lower end of the fare range from all three gateways may require a 2 week stay.

Fly.com Fare Calendars:

Flights from Detroit to (all flights are roundtrip, including tax):

• $485-$526 — Rio de Janeiro NOV.-DEC. | JAN.-APRIL
• $500-$533 — Sao Paulo NOV.-DEC. | JAN.-APRIL
  For more cheap fares from Detroit, click here.

Flights from Cincinnati to (all flights are roundtrip, including tax):

• $490-$528 — Rio de Janeiro NOV.-DEC. | JAN.-APRIL
• $493-$518– Sao Paulo NOV.-DEC. | JAN.-APRIL
  For more cheap fares from Cincinnati, click here.

Flights from Minneapolis to (all flights are roundtrip, including tax):

• $498-$538 — Rio de Janeiro NOV.-DEC. | JAN.-APRIL
• $533-$581 — Sao Paulo NOV.-DEC. | JAN.-APRIL
  For more cheap fares from Minneapolis, click here.

Note:

• American has a maximum allowance of 2 FREE checked bags for flights to/from Brazil.
• For more baggage information click here.

Savings:

• Save up to 50 percent on typical roundtrip pricing

Travel Dates:

• November to April
• Travel is available over Rio’s Carnival, Feb. 5-9

Sample Screenshots:

Detroit-Rio de Janeiro: Fly.com Search Results

Detroit-Rio de Janeiro: American Airlines Booking Page

Minneapolis-Sao Paulo: Fly.com Search Results

Minneapolis-Sao Paulo: American Airlines Booking Page

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Posted by Kim Tan

Kim has been hunting flight deals and writing travel articles for over 13 years. His articles have appeared in the Boston Herald, Chicago Daily Herald, and Frommer’s Budget Travel, among other publications. Amsterdam, Bangkok, Rome, and Sydney are some of his favorite destinations and he aspires to one day live in Italy. La dolce vita!