Rio de Janeiro

$236+ Cheap flights from Miami (MIA) 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — RIO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheap flight deals from Miami to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:33 pmMIA - GIG
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/139:10 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$739
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:34 amMIA - GIG
1 stop16h 56mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/125:10 amGIG - MIA
1 stop21h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$746
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:33 pmMIA - SDU
2 stops21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/139:05 pmSDU - MIA
2 stops19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$746
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/245:27 pmMIA - GIG
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:55 pmGIG - MIA
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$763
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 pmMIA - SDU
1 stop12h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/139:20 pmSDU - MIA
2 stops21h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$771
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:10 pmMIA - SDU
2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/222:00 pmSDU - MIA
2 stops18h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/18$799
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:55 pmMIA - GIG
1 stop12h 30mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/115:05 pmGIG - MIA
1 stop14h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$807
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 pmMIA - GIG
1 stop19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amGIG - MIA
2 stops26h 32mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$827
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/245:27 pmMIA - GIG
1 stop12h 33mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/110:10 amGIG - MIA
1 stop16h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$831
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/174:59 amMIA - GIG
1 stop21h 01mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/315:10 amGIG - MIA
1 stop21h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$838
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 pmMIA - SDU
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:55 pmSDU - MIA
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$850
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:34 amMIA - GIG
1 stop16h 56mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/239:55 amGIG - MIA
1 stop13h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$858

Find flight deals from Miami to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$542
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$236
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$967

Good round-trip deal

$715 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Miami-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Miami-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From Miami to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Miami

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Fri 1/23

9:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/7

5:40 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$554

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Wed 1/21

3:55 pm-6:25 am

1 stop12h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/10

2:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$556

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Sun 1/18

4:12 pm-8:00 am

1 stop13h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

12:00 pm-4:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

$565

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Wed 1/21

11:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/28

11:55 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop8h 35m

$579

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Wed 1/14

11:22 am-12:30 am

1 stop11h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$603

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Wed 1/14

11:22 am-12:30 am

1 stop11h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/28

1:45 am-11:32 am

1 stop11h 47m

$604

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Tue 1/13

5:29 pm-8:00 am

1 stop12h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/28

1:45 am-11:32 am

1 stop11h 47m

$604

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Thu 2/12

5:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop17h 29m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

10:10 am-12:37 am

1 stop16h 27m

$614

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Tue 2/24

1:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

10:10 am-1:40 am

1 stop16h 30m

$614

MiamiRio de Janeiro

MIA - GIG

MIAGIG

Miami

Sat 2/28

5:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop17h 29m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

1:40 am-10:24 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$614

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Deals found on 12/17

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Compare providers for flights from Miami 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 Miami to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 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 Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro (average of $420). Flying from Miami to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 MIA to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Miami 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Miami to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Miami to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

The most flights from MIA to RIO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,122.

What’s the fastest layover option from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Brasilia (BSB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brasilia (BSB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and GOL from Miami to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

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

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

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

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

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

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

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

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

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

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

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 Miami 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 Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

    Miami (MIA), located 6.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro. 7 airlines have flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day.

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

    A quick flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro can take about 12h 30m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $556. Miami and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 4171 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 Miami to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($284), GOL ($384), and Avianca ($402) offers the cheapest pricing from Miami to Rio de Janeiro. Copa Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $184 on GOL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $234 and LATAM Airlines from $245 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on time: American Airlines (65%), GOL (65%), Atlas Air (17%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

    On average you can expect to pay $883 for a flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro. The cheapest flight overall is $289 while the most popular route, (Miami - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) is currently priced at $472.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Bogotá?

    The majority of Bogotá visitors spend their time at Museo del Oro, Museo Botero, and Jardín botánico de Bogotá. Museo del Oro, Museo Botero and Jardín botánico de Bogotá are located about 8.6 mi, 8.9 mi, and 4.0 mi, respectively from Bogotá El Dorado if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Bogotá can rent one for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Miami to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro (average of $420). Flying from Miami to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 7 airlines flying from Miami to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Miami 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$324Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$385Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$445Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AzulCheapest$463Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$623Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$661Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$684Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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