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$256+ 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — RIO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in November or October, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$479
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$256
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$475
From Cancun to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro
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 September 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:30 pmCUN - GIG
2 stops14h 00mGOL
Thu 11/68:35 pmGIG - CUN
2 stops44h 10mGOL
Deal found 9/15$479
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:40 pmCUN - GIG
2 stops13h 35mGOL
Thu 10/239:05 pmGIG - CUN
2 stops44h 55mGOL
Deal found 9/16$484
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/136:59 amCUN - GIG
1 stop19h 01mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/175:10 amGIG - CUN
1 stop18h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/308:30 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/65:10 amGIG - CUN
1 stop18h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$516
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/218:40 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop11h 30mGOL
Fri 10/312:35 pmGIG - CUN
1 stop26h 10mGOL
Deal found 9/16$520
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 9/1911:42 amCUN - GIG
1 stop10h 43mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/2210:00 amGIG - CUN
1 stop13h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$528
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/187:00 amCUN - GIG
1 stop18h 55mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/255:05 amGIG - CUN
1 stop12h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$529
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/136:25 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop28h 15mGOL
Mon 11/178:45 pmGIG - CUN
2 stops22h 40mGOL
Deal found 9/15$533
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 11/2711:19 amCUN - GIG
1 stop14h 41mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/19:55 amGIG - CUN
1 stop14h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/17$535

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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 September 17, 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

Thu 11/27

11:50 am-4:00 am

1 stop14h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/1

5:10 am-10:04 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$508

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 10/14

11:29 am-12:25 am

1 stop10h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/23

5:05 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$508

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Thu 11/13

11:19 am-4:00 am

1 stop14h 41m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/18

9:55 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$508

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 3/14

6:25 pm-12:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/21

3:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$515

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 10/21

8:40 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/31

2:35 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$520

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 3/14

6:25 pm-12:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

1:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop11h 50m

$523

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-12:25 am

1 stop15h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/8

10:05 am-9:58 pm

1 stop13h 53m

$535

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Wed 10/1

6:20 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/7

6:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$536

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Thu 11/13

6:25 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/17

8:45 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$539

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 9/27

11:29 am-12:25 am

1 stop10h 56m

$256

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

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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 September 12, 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 $755). Flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro?

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 September 17, 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
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,533 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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 $508, Copa Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Cancún in 14h 10m. 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 $755). Flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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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