Cheap flights from Bogotá to Rio de Janeiro from £295

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Tue, Aug 18
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£295
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Sun, Aug 9
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£299
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Tue, Aug 11
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro SDU
£300
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Sun, Aug 16
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£300
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Mon, Aug 17
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£300
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Wed, Aug 19
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£305
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Tue, Aug 18 – Wed, Aug 26
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£438
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Tue, Aug 11 – Tue, Aug 18
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro SDU
£443
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Sun, Aug 9 – Sat, Aug 15
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£443
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Sun, Aug 16 – Sat, Aug 22
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£444
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Wed, Aug 19 – Thu, Aug 27
Bogotá BOGRio de Janeiro GIG
£449
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£295

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£659

Cheapest round-trip

£438

Average round-trip

£502

Nonstop flights in July

£467 – £1,931

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Premium bus (BRT) and taxi. Best value: Regular bus and metro connection.

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

R$6 – R$7; single journey fare

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
El Dorado International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4546 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Bogotá to Rio de Janeiro in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Avianca
3333333
Azul
------11111
Weekly flights: 26 totalDaily flights: 3.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Avianca
3333323
Azul
1---1------1---
Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Avianca
3232323
Azul
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
Avianca
3332333
Azul
---------1---------
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bogotá to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
AzulAZUADYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
27°C17°C
25 Jul
79%
26°C20°C
Sunday
19 Jul
28°C19°C
26 Jul
67%
27°C20°C
Monday
20 Jul
29°C19°C
27 Jul
52%
24°C20°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
30°C20°C
28 Jul
66%
23°C20°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
31°C21°C
29 Jul
28°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
25°C20°C
30 Jul
16%
24°C20°C
Friday
24 Jul
19%
24°C20°C
31 Jul
21%
22°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The distance between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro is 4546 km. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Azul, and JetSMART. Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Bogotá to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro takes around 6.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro is 4546 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca, Azul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bogotá?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bogotá and Medellín, Cartagena, London, Santa Marta, Cali, Pereira, Mexico City, Barranquilla, Armenia, Bucaramanga, Villagarzón, Caracas, Leticia, Amazonas, Neiva, Huila, San Andrés, Manizales, Panama, Cúcuta, Fort Lauderdale, Pitalito.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.
What airports are near Bogotá?
The main airport in Bogotá is El Dorado International. It is also served by El Dorado International, Perales, La Vanguardia.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
Which airlines fly between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro with LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Azul, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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