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Flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Lima, about 14h 13m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 08m
Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey12h 08mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Lima
Best ways to fly from Mexico City 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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MEX Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Tue19:45 MEX07:51 GRU4h 24m connection12:15 GRU12:58 RIOAeroméxico + LATAM Brasil
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MEX Lima (LIM) RIO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, LATAM Airlines Peru, Volaris · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
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MEX Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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
- 7,683 km4,771 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 08mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hRio de Janeiro vs Mexico City
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- MEX, NLU, TLC → GIG, SDU
Flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Lima and Bogota. 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 Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,683 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Lima (LIM), Bogota (BOG) and Panama City (PTY). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro?
Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City.
