Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Rio de Janeiro from £309

Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Rio de Janeiro from £309

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Mon, Aug 31
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro SDU

£309
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Mon, Aug 31
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£367
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Sun, Aug 30
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£368
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 30
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£376
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Sat, Aug 29
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£379
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 30
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£436
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 31 – Thu, Sep 3
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£734
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 30 – Thu, Sep 3
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£735
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 29 – Thu, Sep 3
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£739
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 31 – Fri, Sep 4
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£746
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 30 – Fri, Sep 4
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£747
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Sun, Aug 30 – Thu, Sep 3
Minneapolis MSPRio de Janeiro GIG

£804
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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.

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

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

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
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Sun Country AirlinesSCXSYYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AzulAZUADYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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
15 Aug
81%
23°C20°C
22 Aug
17%
25°C20°C
Sunday
16 Aug
13%
25°C20°C
23 Aug
87%
23°C21°C
Monday
17 Aug
27°C19°C
24 Aug
93%
22°C21°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
29°C19°C
25 Aug
94%
21°C20°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
30°C21°C
26 Aug
83%
23°C20°C
Thursday
20 Aug
30°C22°C
27 Aug
73%
27°C20°C
Friday
21 Aug
27°C21°C
28 Aug
14%
24°C21°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 Sun Country Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Azul, Frontier Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Minneapolis 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.

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