Cheap flights from Mendoza to Rio de Janeiro from £146

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Tue, Mar 17
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
£146
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Wed, Mar 18
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
£150
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Fri, Mar 13
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
£150
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Wed, Mar 25
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
£152
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Sat, Mar 21
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
£163
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Sun, Mar 15
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£167
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Sat, Mar 14 – Sun, Mar 22
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£146

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£289

Cheapest round-trip

£239

Average round-trip

£329

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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.

From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

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

From Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

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

Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2741 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
JetSMART
------------1---1
Gol Transportes Aéreos
------------------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
JetSMART
1---------1---1
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---1------------1
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
JetSMART
1---------1---1
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---1------------1
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
JetSMART
1---------1---1
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---1------------1
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
FlybondiFBZFOYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
82%
30°C24°C
21 Feb
81%
28°C24°C
Sunday
15 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
22 Feb
87%
27°C23°C
Monday
16 Feb
30°C23°C
23 Feb
89%
25°C23°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
30°C24°C
24 Feb
86%
23°C22°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
25 Feb
83%
25°C22°C
Thursday
19 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
26 Feb
81%
27°C22°C
Friday
20 Feb
82%
28°C24°C
27 Feb
87%
28°C23°C
The distance between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro is 2741 km. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Mendoza to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro takes around 3.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro is 2741 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include JetSMART, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mendoza?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mendoza and Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, London, Puerto Iguazú, Bariloche, Salta, El Calafate, Córdoba, Miami, Florianópolis, Ushuaia, Montevideo, São Paulo, Lima, Los Angeles, Calama, La Serena, Punta Cana, Toronto, Bogotá.
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 Mendoza?
The main airport in Mendoza is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International. It is also served by Governor Francisco Gabrielli International, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Brigadier Mayor César Raúl Ojeda, San Rafael Airport.
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 Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.
Which airlines fly between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro with LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mendoza 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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