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Wed, Dec 16
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
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Tue, Dec 15
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
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Mon, Dec 14
Mendoza MDZRio de Janeiro GIG
£160
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Sat, Dec 12
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£162
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£152

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£228

Cheapest round-trip

£240

Average round-trip

£343

Nonstop flights in October

£147 – £220

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
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2741 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

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 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
JetSMART
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
JetSMART
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
JetSMART
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
JetSMART
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes

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
278
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
17 Oct
92%
23°C20°C
24 Oct
79%
27°C22°C
Sunday
18 Oct
87%
23°C20°C
25 Oct
71%
25°C23°C
Monday
19 Oct
86%
20°C19°C
26 Oct
89%
25°C22°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
81%
20°C18°C
27 Oct
91%
22°C21°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
37%
22°C19°C
28 Oct
92%
21°C19°C
Thursday
22 Oct
82%
23°C20°C
29 Oct
93%
20°C19°C
Friday
23 Oct
83%
25°C21°C
30 Oct
88%
22°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Santos Dumont. The distance between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro is 2741 km. The most popular airlines for this route are JetSMART, Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Sky Airline. Mendoza 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 Mendoza to Rio de Janeiro?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro takes around 3.8 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.

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, San Rafael Airport, Brigadier Mayor César Raúl Ojeda.

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 Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, you can fly between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro with JetSMART, Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Sky Airline.

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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