Cheap flights from Mexicali to Rio de Janeiro from £305

Cheap flights from Mexicali to Rio de Janeiro from £305

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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£305
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3 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£319
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£332
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3 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£335
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£339
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£350
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£571
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3 stops
Fri, Mar 6 – Thu, Mar 12
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£621
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2 stops
Sat, Mar 7 – Fri, Mar 13
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£657
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£668
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 8 – Thu, Mar 12
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£678
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9 – Thu, Mar 12
Mexicali MXLRio de Janeiro GIG

£686
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

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

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)

From Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

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
Mexicali International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
380
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
VolarisVOIY4No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

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
7 Feb
92%
29°C24°C
14 Feb
30°C23°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
25°C23°C
15 Feb
31°C24°C
Monday
9 Feb
87%
28°C23°C
16 Feb
31°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
28°C23°C
17 Feb
31°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
69%
29°C23°C
18 Feb
77%
30°C24°C
Thursday
12 Feb
31°C24°C
19 Feb
30°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
30°C23°C
20 Feb
30°C23°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are AeroMéxico, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Volaris, and Copa Airlines. Mexicali and Rio de Janeiro have 380 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

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