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Connecting route · Mexico → Brazil

Flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Miami, about 11h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 02m
CUNRIOBOG

Cancun to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey11h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Miami

Best ways to fly from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CUN Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca, Viva, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~11h 02m
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CUN Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 58m
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CUN Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 04m
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CUN Buenos Aires (EZE) RIO
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina
One airline, one ticket ~13h 37m
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CUN Lima (LIM) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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CUN Santiago (SCL) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline
One airline, one ticket ~14h 02m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,812 km4,230 miles
Journey time
11h 02mestimate
Time difference
+2hRio de Janeiro vs Cancun
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
CUN → GIG, SDU

Flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Miami and Panama City. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,812 km.
Where do you change planes between Cancun and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and Buenos Aires (EZE). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cancun and Rio de Janeiro?
Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Cancun and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Cancun.

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