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$278+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — RIO
Jun 7 — Jun 141
Sun 6/7
Sun 6/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 8, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/1411:15 am
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop14h 50m
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/195:10 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop18h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$543
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/1612:35 pm
CUN
-
GIG
3 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/249:30 am
GIG
-
CUN
3 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$555
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Mon 6/225:57 pm
CUN
-
GIG
2 stops20h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/2910:05 pm
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$568
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 8/127:01 am
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop15h 24m
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/195:10 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop18h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 5/1111:24 am
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop18h 31m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/155:10 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop31h 36m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$591
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/1612:35 pm
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop15h 40m
Avianca
Wed 6/247:20 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop12h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/5$596
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 5/3111:46 am
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop10h 39m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/75:10 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop12h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/3$602
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 8/510:50 am
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop11h 35m
Copa Airlines
Tue 8/115:10 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop18h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$611
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Tue 5/197:04 am
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop15h 21m
Copa Airlines
Fri 6/51:30 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop11h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$614
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 10/1512:35 pm
CUN
-
GIG
1 stop15h 40m
Avianca
Fri 10/231:35 am
GIG
-
CUN
1 stop16h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/4$616

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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 May 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$543
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$598
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Fri 8/21

10:50 am-4:05 am

1 stop15h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/30

5:10 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$543

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Wed 8/19

10:50 am-4:05 am

1 stop15h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/26

5:10 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$543

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Fri 8/14

11:15 am-4:05 am

1 stop14h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/19

5:10 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$543

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Wed 8/5

10:50 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/11

5:10 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$579

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 6/16

6:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop28h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/24

8:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops17h 20m

$599
Quickest round-trip

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Sun 5/31

11:46 am-12:25 am

1 stop10h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/7

5:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$602

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Mon 8/10

11:15 am-7:40 am

1 stop18h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/24

5:10 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$611

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Tue 5/19

7:04 am-12:25 am

1 stop15h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/5

1:30 am-10:33 am

1 stop11h 03m

$614
Cheapest one-way

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Fri 10/23

6:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$278

CancúnRio de Janeiro

CUN - GIG

CUNGIG

Cancun

Wed 6/10

4:50 pm-6:15 am

1 stop11h 25m

$293

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cancún-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

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 25 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro (average of $202). Flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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 May 8, 2026.
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
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,523 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

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 $543, Copa Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Cancún in 15h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4218 mi.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro (average of $202). Flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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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