Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont.

Question 4

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What airports are near Cancún?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Avianca.

Question 7

When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

How many airports are there near Cancún?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cancún. The main one is Cancún International and other nearby airports include Cancún International.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancún arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£236
Cheapest round-trip	£491
Average round-trip	£701
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Copa Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
ADO Bus to Downtown Cancún	30-45 min	MXN 100–120 (~USD 6–7)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to downtown
Authorized Airport Taxi	20-40 min	MXN 600–900 (~USD 35–52); zone-based pricing	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	20-35 min	MXN 800–1500 (~USD 46–87); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families and groups
Colectivo Shuttle	40-60 min	MXN 150–250 (~USD 9–15); shared van	when full (traffic dependent)	budget with flexibility
Rental Car	20-40 min	MXN 800–2000 (~USD 46–116) per day	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring the region
Ride-hailing (Uber/InDriver)	20-40 min	MXN 300–600 (~USD 17–35); pickup restrictions apply	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
Avianca	AVA	AV	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	25°C	22°C
February	26°C	22°C
March	27°C	23°C
April	28°C	24°C
May	29°C	25°C
June	30°C	26°C
July	31°C	26°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	30°C	26°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	27°C	24°C
December	26°C	23°C

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