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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
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.
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.





