Cheap flights from Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro from £365

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Sat, Jul 25
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£365
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Sun, Jul 26
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£376
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Sun, Jul 26
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£376
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Wed, Jul 22
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£412
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Sun, Jul 26
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£415
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Wed, Jul 22
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£458
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£665
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£675
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£676
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Monterrey MTYRio de Janeiro GIG
£676
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£705
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£365

Cheapest round-trip

£665

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

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
Monterrey 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 Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
AzulAZUADYes
AviancaAVAAVNo

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
4 Jul
80%
24°C20°C
11 Jul
70%
21°C19°C
Sunday
5 Jul
86%
22°C19°C
12 Jul
62%
24°C19°C
Monday
6 Jul
32%
23°C19°C
13 Jul
57%
29°C20°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
64%
25°C18°C
14 Jul
58%
26°C20°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
44%
21°C18°C
15 Jul
63%
28°C21°C
Thursday
9 Jul
22°C16°C
16 Jul
86%
24°C21°C
Friday
10 Jul
23°C16°C
17 Jul
93%
21°C18°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 Copa Airlines, Volaris, VivaAerobus, Azul, and Avianca. Monterrey 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Monterrey?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Monterrey and London, Mexico City, Cancún, Tijuana, Atlanta, Chicago, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Puerto Vallarta, Santiago de Querétaro, Mérida, Manchester, New York, Detroit, Madrid, Ciudad Juárez, Denver, San Antonio.
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 Monterrey?
The main airport in Monterrey is Monterrey International. It is also served by Monterrey International, General Lucio Blanco International, McAllen Miller International, Nuevo Laredo International, Laredo International, Plan de Guadalupe International.
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.
Which airlines fly between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro with Copa Airlines, Volaris, VivaAerobus, Azul, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Monterrey 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.
What flights operate between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro?
Traveling between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Monterrey?
There are a number of airports in and around Monterrey. The main one is Monterrey International and other nearby airports include Monterrey International, General Lucio Blanco International, McAllen Miller International, Nuevo Laredo International, Laredo International, Plan de Guadalupe International
How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro depart?
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