Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún from £209

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún from £209

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Rio de Janeiro SDUCancún CUN
£209
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Fri, Jul 24
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£255
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Sat, Jul 25
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£255
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Fri, Jul 24
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£255
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Wed, Jul 22
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£255
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Thu, Jul 23
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Rio de Janeiro SDUCancún CUN
£521
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Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£530
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Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£539
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Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£556
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£604
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Rio de Janeiro GIGCancún CUN
£614
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How much do flights to Cancún cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£209

Cheapest round-trip

£521

Average round-trip

£560

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

Getting from Cancún airport to the city center

Fastest options: private transfer or taxi. Best value: ADO bus or colectivo shuttle.

Cancún is served by Cancún International Airport (CUN), located approximately 20 km southwest of the Hotel Zone and 25 km from downtown Cancún. As one of Mexico's busiest airports, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including authorized taxis, private transfers, ADO buses, colectivo shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on your final destination and traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

MXN 100–120 (~USD 6–7)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

20-40 min

MXN 600–900 (~USD 35–52); zone-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

MXN 800–1500 (~USD 46–87); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families and groups

40-60 min

MXN 150–250 (~USD 9–15); shared van

when full (traffic dependent)

budget with flexibility

20-40 min

MXN 800–2000 (~USD 46–116) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

20-40 min

MXN 300–600 (~USD 17–35); pickup restrictions apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Authorized airport taxis use zone-based fixed pricing. Purchase tickets at official booths inside the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing services face pickup restrictions at the airport; drivers may request meeting at designated areas.
  • ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2, 3, and 4 with service to downtown Cancún bus station.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cancún

Depart from
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Cancún International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chichen Itza - Tulum

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cancún

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January25°C22°C
February26°C22°C
March27°C23°C
April28°C24°C
May29°C25°C
June30°C26°C
July31°C26°C
August31°C26°C
September30°C26°C
October29°C25°C
November27°C24°C
December26°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
238
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
19%
31°C26°C
11 Jul
79%
32°C27°C
Sunday
5 Jul
32°C26°C
12 Jul
36%
32°C27°C
Monday
6 Jul
22%
32°C26°C
13 Jul
61%
32°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
57%
31°C26°C
14 Jul
12%
32°C26°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
32°C26°C
15 Jul
80%
31°C26°C
Thursday
9 Jul
32°C26°C
16 Jul
85%
31°C26°C
Friday
10 Jul
57%
32°C26°C
17 Jul
47%
31°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cancún. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines, and Avianca. Rio de Janeiro and Cancún have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cancún, consider visiting Chichen Itza, and Tulum.

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 Cancún?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and London, Mexico City, Tijuana, Toronto, Los Angeles, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Oaxaca, Guatemala City, Guadalajara, San José, Monterrey, Edinburgh, Chicago, Edmonton, Birmingham, Bogotá, Ciudad Juárez, Medellín.
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.
What airports are near Cancún?
The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún with Copa Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún, 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 Cancún?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún, 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
How many airports are there near Cancún?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún arrive?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún depart?
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