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Connecting route · Brazil → Mexico

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tulum

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tulum. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Atlanta, about 12h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 08m
RIOTQOMIA

Rio de Janeiro to Tulum at a glance

Fastest journey12h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Tulum

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

1
RIO Miami (MIA) TQO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 08m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) TQO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 58m
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RIO Houston (IAH) TQO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 17m
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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
6,787 km4,215 miles
Journey time
12h 08mestimate
Time difference
-2hTulum vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Tulum
MXN
Airports
GIG, SDU → TQO

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tulum: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tulum?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Atlanta and Houston. 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 Tulum?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,787 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Tulum?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Tulum?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Tulum: Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tulum?
Tulum is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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