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$212+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — RIO
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in November or March, 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$422
(GOL)

One-way from

$212
(GOL)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$530
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 August 1, 2025.

This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/168:40 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop18h 55mGOL
Tue 9/306:05 amGIG - CUN
1 stop11h 55mGOL
Deal found 7/31$422
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 9/77:00 amCUN - GIG
1 stop18h 55mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/185:05 amGIG - CUN
1 stop18h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/31$483
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/206:20 pmCUN - GIG
1 stop28h 05mAvianca
Sat 11/11:45 amGIG - CUN
1 stop16h 05mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$538

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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

Tue 9/16

8:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$422

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/18

5:05 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$483

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Mon 10/20

6:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop28h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/1

1:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$538

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 8/16

8:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$212

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Thu 8/14

11:42 am-3:50 am

1 stop14h 08m

$256

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 12/30

6:00 pm-12:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

$262

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sat 8/16

5:00 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops26h 20m

$454

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Deals found on 7/31

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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 July 25, 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.

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 August 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, GOL, 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
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,091 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,388 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro is GOL. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $422 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Avianca, starting at $483 and $538 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro are GOL ($212), Copa Airlines ($256), and Avianca ($262).

  • 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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