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Connecting route · Mexico → Brazil

Flights from Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 12h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 42m
MTYRIOBOG

Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey12h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Monterrey 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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MTY Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca, Viva · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~12h 43m
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MTY Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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3
MTY Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Viva, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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MTY Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 27m
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MTY Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico Connect, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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MTY Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~16h 14m
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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
8,188 km5,085 miles
Journey time
12h 42mestimate
Time difference
+3hRio de Janeiro vs Monterrey
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
MTY → GIG, SDU

Flights from Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Dallas. 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 Monterrey to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,188 km.
Where do you change planes between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro?
Monterrey: Monterrey International Airport (MTY). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Monterrey and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of Monterrey.

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