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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or Bogota, about 16h 43m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

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

Rio de Janeiro to Cancun at a glance

Fastest journey11h 02mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun

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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RIO Miami (MIA) CUN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Fri22:15 RIO05:17 MIA7h 13m connection12:30 MIA12:58 CUNAmerican Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 43m
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RIO Bogota (BOG) CUN
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Viva, Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~11h 02m
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3
RIO Panama City (PTY) CUN
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 04m
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4
RIO Buenos Aires (EZE) CUN
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas
One airline, one ticket ~13h 37m
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5
RIO Lima (LIM) CUN
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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RIO Santiago (SCL) CUN
Leg 1: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines
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 02mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hCancun vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Cancun
MXN
Airports
GIG, SDU → CUN

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Bogota 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 Rio de Janeiro to Cancun?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Cancun?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Buenos Aires (EZE). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Cancun?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Cancun?
Cancun is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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