Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cali from £261

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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGCali CLO
£261
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Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGCali CLO
£262
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3 stops
Fri, May 1
Rio de Janeiro SDUCali CLO
£268
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Rio de Janeiro GIGCali CLO
£291
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Rio de Janeiro GIGCali CLO
£307
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1 stop
Thu, Apr 30
Rio de Janeiro GIGCali CLO
£326
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
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£545
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Rio de Janeiro GIGCali CLO
£569
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Rio de Janeiro GIGCali CLO
£572
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How much do flights to Cali cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£261

Cheapest round-trip

£545

Average round-trip

£630

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Cali's airport to the city center

The fastest options are taxi and ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses

Cali is served by Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), located approximately 16 km northeast of the city center in Palmira. This airport handles both domestic and international flights, connecting Cali to major destinations across Colombia and beyond. For airport transfers to city center destinations, travelers can choose from taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$45,000-$60,000 (COP 45,000–60,000 (USD 11–15); fixed rate to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

25-40 min

$35,000-$55,000 (COP 35,000–55,000 (USD 9–14); varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

40-60 min

$3,000-$5,000 (COP 3,000–5,000 (USD 0.75–1.25))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

$80,000-$150,000 (COP 80,000–150,000 (USD 20–38); pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

25-40 min

$100,000-$250,000 (COP 100,000–250,000 (USD 25–63) per day)

airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in COP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed rates displayed at the taxi stand.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in a legal gray area in Colombia; pickups may require meeting drivers at designated areas.
  • Traffic between Palmira and Cali can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cali

Depart from
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cali

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C16°C
February24°C17°C
March24°C17°C
April23°C17°C
May23°C17°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C17°C
August24°C16°C
September24°C17°C
October23°C17°C
November23°C16°C
December23°C16°C
Hottest Month
24°C
September
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
182
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
98%
30°C17°C
18 Apr
89%
28°C16°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
30°C17°C
19 Apr
89%
28°C15°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
25°C18°C
20 Apr
89%
28°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
80%
29°C17°C
21 Apr
86%
28°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
89%
28°C15°C
22 Apr
82%
29°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
87%
28°C16°C
23 Apr
87%
29°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
28°C15°C
24 Apr
84%
29°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cali. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Avianca, JetSMART, Wingo airlines, and Copa Airlines. Rio de Janeiro and Cali 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 Cali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cali and Bogotá, Medellín, London, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Panama, Pasto, Bristol, Miami, Houston, San Andrés, Aruba, Santiago de Chile, Austin, Cúcuta, Los Angeles.
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 Cali?
The main airport in Cali is Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International. It is also served by Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International, Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Guillermo León Valencia.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Cali?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Cali with LATAM Airlines, Avianca, JetSMART, Wingo airlines, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Cali?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Cali, 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 Cali?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Cali, 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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