CUN - RIO

$245 Find Cheap Flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$480
Typical prices: $447-$501
Copa Airlines
Tue 4/14Sun 4/26
CUN - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$245
Typical prices: $277-$371
GOL
Tue 3/17
CUN - GIG • 1 stop
Top airlines
Copa Airlines
Cheapest • from $480 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cancún and Rio de Janeiro. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Brasilia (BSB)
Cheapest • Avg $490 (round-trip)
Panama City (PTY)
Shortest trip • 11h 10m (one-way)
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 19% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro (CUN-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro

Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 26
Copa Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 12:25 am
CUN
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GIG
11h 01m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 3:35 pm
GIG
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CUN
12h 25m
1 stop
$480Copa Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
Copa Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 12:30 am
CUN
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GIG
11h 30m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:01 pm
GIG
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CUN
18h 51m
1 stop
$504Copa Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 8:45 pm
CUN
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GIG
24h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 3:35 pm
GIG
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CUN
12h 25m
1 stop
$514Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
CUN
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GIG
22h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:00 pm
GIG
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CUN
18h 50m
1 stop
$518Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
CUN
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GIG
22h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:00 pm
GIG
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CUN
18h 50m
1 stop
$519Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 25
Copa Airlines Logo
7:04 am - 12:25 am
CUN
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GIG
15h 21m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:00 pm
GIG
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CUN
18h 50m
1 stop
$524Copa Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 8:15 pm
CUN
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GIG
24h 18m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:00 pm
GIG
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CUN
18h 50m
1 stop
$534Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 25
Copa Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 12:25 am
CUN
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GIG
10h 36m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:00 pm
GIG
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CUN
18h 50m
1 stop
$548Copa Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 24
Copa Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 12:25 am
CUN
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GIG
10h 36m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:00 pm
GIG
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CUN
18h 50m
1 stop
$549Copa Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 25
Copa Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 12:25 am
CUN
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GIG
10h 36m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 3:35 pm
GIG
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CUN
12h 25m
1 stop
$550Copa Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cancún to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro is September, where tickets cost $475 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $728 and $657 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.

When to book flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro was $245 for a one-way ticket and $480 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cancun and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Rio de Janeiro from Cancun.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $601 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $524 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Cancun is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Cancun with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cancun to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Cancun up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cancún to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1559 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
PTY - JFK
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Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

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