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$242+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun are usually found in September or March, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$242
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$655
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/268:45 pmSDU - CUN
2 stops21h 15mGOL
Sat 5/318:40 pmCUN - SDU
2 stops15h 25mGOL
Deal found 4/30$485
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:05 amGIG - CUN
1 stop11h 55mGOL
Tue 8/128:40 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop13h 50mGOL
Deal found 4/30$495
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/251:30 amGIG - CUN
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
Sat 5/3112:45 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop15h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$516
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/135:05 amGIG - CUN
1 stop18h 53mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/2411:42 amCUN - GIG
1 stop10h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/1$521
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:15 pmGIG - CUN
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/292:10 pmCUN - GIG
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$592
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/267:00 amGIG - CUN
1 stop35h 20mLATAM Airlines
Fri 5/301:20 amCUN - GIG
2 stops17h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/30$735
This Sky Airline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sky Airline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:20 amGIG - CUN
3 stops31h 30mSky Airline
Sat 10/255:00 pmCUN - GIG
3 stops42h 55mSky Airline
Deal found 5/1$887

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroCancún

SDU - CUN

SDUCUN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/26

8:45 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cancun

Sat 5/31

8:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$485

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/5

6:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cancun

Tue 8/12

8:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$495

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/25

1:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop12h 15m

Cancun

Sat 5/31

12:45 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 35m

$516

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/13

5:05 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 53m

Cancun

Fri 10/24

11:42 am-12:25 am

1 stop10h 43m

$521

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/15

11:15 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Cancun

Fri 8/29

2:10 pm-12:25 am

3 stops32h 15m

$592

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Cancun

Fri 5/30

1:20 am-9:10 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$735

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/17

10:20 am-3:50 pm

3 stops31h 30m

Cancun

Sat 10/25

5:00 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops42h 55m

$887

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/13

1:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$242

Rio de JaneiroCancún

GIG - CUN

GIGCUN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/29

6:15 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$244

Rio de JaneiroCancún

SDU - CUN

SDUCUN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/29

5:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$246

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rio de Janeiro-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines and GOL from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP
GOL
7.3
Good
1,068 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from Rio de Janeiro?

    For a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún, you will be flying into Cancun. Cancun (CUN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city. Cancun is the only Cancún airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day. 1 airline has flights to Cancun from Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, GOL ($485), Avianca ($516), and Copa Airlines ($521) offers the cheapest pricing from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún. GOL is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún are Avianca ($242), GOL ($244), and LATAM Airlines ($272).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$413Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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