$322 Find Cheap Flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport - Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 4:26 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 7:31 am.

The flight takes about 8h 31m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 8h 31m, covering 4,171 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $761 to $1,100, with an average of $893 over the past 12 months. Anything below $761 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $893 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $672 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $1,095 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by GOL and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• GOL
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $500, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

One-stop flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $858 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $942, a difference of $84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Miami and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 55m, compared with 11h 59m via Brasilia (BSB) and 12h 15m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Miami (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Miami to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.