Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Arequipa from £213

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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£213
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Wed, Apr 22
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£213
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£213
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£214
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 24
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£220
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£228
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£490
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£497
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£504
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Thu, Apr 23 – Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£506
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Mon, Apr 20 – Fri, Apr 24
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£508
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Fri, Apr 24 – Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGArequipa AQP
£509
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How much do flights to Arequipa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£213

Cheapest round-trip

£490

Average round-trip

£526

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Arequipa's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: colectivo minibuses and public buses.

Arequipa is served by Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), located approximately 8 km northwest of the city center. This compact airport offers several airport transfers to city center options suitable for different budgets and preferences. Transport choices include taxis, colectivos (shared minibuses), public buses, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

PEN 25-PEN 40 (fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

PEN 3-PEN 5 (per person; shared service)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-50 min

PEN 1-PEN 2 (cash only; exact change preferred)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-35 min

PEN 15-PEN 30 (varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-30 min

PEN 50-PEN 80 (pre-booked; per vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-35 min

PEN 80-PEN 150 (per day; varies by vehicle)

airport pickup (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in PEN (Peruvian Sol); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis have fixed fares displayed at the airport exit. Negotiate before boarding unofficial taxis.
  • Colectivos depart from outside the terminal when full; journey time depends on drop-off locations.
  • Ride-hailing apps work at the airport but drivers may ask you to meet at a designated pickup area.
  • Traffic can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, adding 15–20 minutes to journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Arequipa

Depart from
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Rodríguez Ballón International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Canon Del Colca

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

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Arequipa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C11°C
February17°C11°C
March17°C11°C
April18°C10°C
May19°C9°C
June19°C8°C
July19°C7°C
August20°C8°C
September20°C9°C
October20°C9°C
November20°C9°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
20°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
July
Sunny days
326
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
87%
21°C15°C
18 Apr
17°C11°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
21°C12°C
19 Apr
18°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
82%
19°C15°C
20 Apr
17°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
88%
18°C12°C
21 Apr
18°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
19°C10°C
22 Apr
18°C12°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C9°C
23 Apr
18°C11°C
Friday
17 Apr
85%
18°C11°C
24 Apr
18°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Arequipa. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, JetSMART, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Azul. Rio de Janeiro and Arequipa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

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, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Arequipa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Arequipa and Lima, Cusco, Iquitos, Buenos Aires, Puerto Maldonado, Trujillo, Caracas, Washington, D.C., Guatemala City, New York, Montreal, Málaga, Orlando, Miami, Panama, Bogotá, Tarapoto, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Santiago de Chile.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá 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 Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
What airports are near Arequipa?
The main airport in Arequipa is Rodríguez Ballón International. It is also served by Rodríguez Ballón International.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Arequipa?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Arequipa with LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, JetSMART, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Arequipa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Arequipa, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Arequipa?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Arequipa, 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 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, Cabo Frio International
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