Rio de Janeiro

$300+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — RIO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in June or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) 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 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$550
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$300
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$578
From Mexico City Benito Juarez to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/299:25 amMEX - GIG
1 stop12h 00mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/49:55 amGIG - MEX
1 stop17h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$550
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/295:25 pmMEX - GIG
2 stops20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/46:40 pmGIG - MEX
1 stop23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$572
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/43:10 pmMEX - GIG
1 stop21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Thu 10/97:45 pmGIG - MEX
1 stop22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$578
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/171:40 amMEX - GIG
1 stop19h 45mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/2610:00 amGIG - MEX
1 stop15h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$583
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:15 pmMEX - SDU
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/41:45 pmSDU - MEX
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$596
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/177:50 pmMEX - GIG
2 stops17h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 amGIG - MEX
1 stop13h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/12$600
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 11/175:15 pmMEX - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/252:00 pmSDU - MEX
1 stop28h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/12$609
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.
Mon 11/242:00 amMEX - GIG
1 stop19h 30mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/39:55 amGIG - MEX
1 stop18h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$625
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.
Mon 9/151:40 amMEX - GIG
1 stop19h 45mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/2310:00 amGIG - MEX
1 stop15h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$630
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:15 pmMEX - SDU
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/21:45 pmSDU - MEX
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$639
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:15 pmMEX - GIG
1 stop20h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/212:40 pmGIG - MEX
1 stop29h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$647
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/172:00 amMEX - GIG
1 stop19h 30mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/269:55 amGIG - MEX
1 stop18h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$651

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Mexico City

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - GIG

MEXGIG

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 3/1

5:55 am-4:05 am

1 stop19h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

5:10 am-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$574

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - SDU

MEXSDU

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 11/17

5:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/25

2:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$609

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - SDU

MEXSDU

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/16

5:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/25

8:05 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$626

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - SDU

MEXSDU

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 2/13

5:15 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 2/22

9:20 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$648

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - SDU

MEXSDU

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 1/15

5:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 1/27

2:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$653

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - SDU

MEXSDU

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 10/29

5:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/4

8:05 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$653

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - SDU

MEXSDU

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 10/28

5:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/4

11:35 am-3:15 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$668

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - GIG

MEXGIG

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 3/14

1:20 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

1:40 am-7:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$672

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - GIG

MEXGIG

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/16

5:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

10:10 am-12:15 am

1 stop17h 05m

$688

Mexico CityRio de Janeiro

MEX - GIG

MEXGIG

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 2/19

9:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

1:40 am-7:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$688

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Mexico City 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEX to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Mexico City 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 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro, such as Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Aeromexico. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 5.5 mi from the city center, Mexico City Benito Juarez is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Mexico City. Booking flights from Benito Juarez (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines fly from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h. The distance from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro is about 4769 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $500. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $505, and Aeromexico, from $596. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Mexico City 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$500Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$505Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AeromexicoCheapest$596Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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