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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Monterrey

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Monterrey. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Bogota, about 13h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 42m
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Rio de Janeiro to Monterrey at a glance

Fastest journey12h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Monterrey

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

1
RIO Houston (IAH) MTY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Viva, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~13h 27m
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2
RIO Bogota (BOG) MTY
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Viva
One airline, one ticket ~12h 43m
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3
RIO Panama City (PTY) MTY
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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RIO Dallas (DFW) MTY
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Viva, Envoy Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) MTY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico Connect, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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RIO Toronto (YYZ) MTY
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada
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
-3hMonterrey vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Monterrey
MXN
Airports
GIG, SDU → MTY

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Monterrey: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Monterrey?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, 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 Monterrey?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Monterrey?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Monterrey?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Monterrey: Monterrey International Airport (MTY).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Monterrey?
Monterrey is 3 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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