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$261+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — RIO
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 1, 2025.

This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:30 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop11h 45mGOL
Thu 3/126:00 amGIG - CUN
1 stop10h 45mGOL
Deal found 12/1$589
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:30 pmCUN - GIG
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/225:10 amGIG - CUN
1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$611
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Wed 12/314:50 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop11h 35mAvianca
Tue 1/201:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop16h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/29$639
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:00 pmCUN - GIG
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/211:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$643
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Wed 12/314:50 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop29h 50mAvianca
Wed 1/211:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop16h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/29$672
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Wed 12/3112:35 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop15h 50mAvianca
Mon 1/191:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop16h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/29$717
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:30 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/201:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$719
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:30 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/186:35 pmGIG - CUN
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$743
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:00 pmCUN - GIG
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/191:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$759
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:30 pmCUN - GIG
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1912:40 pmGIG - CUN
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$762
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Tue 12/3012:35 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop34h 05mAvianca
Mon 1/191:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop16h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/29$801

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$536
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$261
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$753
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro 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 December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Cancún

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 5/2

11:20 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

5:10 am-10:01 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$536

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Thu 12/11

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop11h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$589

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Wed 12/31

4:50 pm-12:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/21

1:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$672

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 1/13

2:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops15h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/20

5:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$712

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 12/30

8:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop11h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/21

1:45 am-10:31 am

1 stop10h 46m

$719

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 1/13

6:25 pm-6:25 am

1 stop34h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/19

1:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$806

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 12/27

1:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops16h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/18

7:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$829

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Mon 1/12

1:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/20

5:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$835

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Wed 12/31

4:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop11h 35m

$261

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 2/28

11:45 am-12:30 am

1 stop10h 45m

$266

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/28

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Compare providers for flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro

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 Cancún to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Cancún-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cancún-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cancún-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-Rio de Janeiro 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 Cancún-Rio de Janeiro 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 Cancún to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 36 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro (average of $229). Flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated December 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,475 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro. 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 from for flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Cancún, you will be flying from Cancun, which is the city’s only airport. Cancun (CUN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Cancún. There are 0 flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro?

    For as low as $536, Copa Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Cancún in 11h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4218 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro 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 Cancún to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro (average of $229). Flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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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