Cheap Flights from Belo Horizonte to Rio De Janeiro — $82

On the Belo Horizonte — Rio De Janeiro route, flights are operated only by Azul Brazilian Airlines. This simplifies the choice for passengers, as all tickets come from a single trusted carrier. Our service lets you instantly check fares for upcoming dates and find the most advantageous option. The minimum ticket price starts at $82, making this trip affordable for a wide range of travelers. To save even more, we recommend booking early and keeping an eye on promotions — Azul Brazilian Airlines regularly offers special deals.

Belo Horizonte is served mainly by Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins), the city’s primary international gateway and busiest airport for long-haul and regional flights. Confins typically handles full-service carriers and some low-cost operators, so fares can range from budget-friendly to premium depending on carrier and season. The airport sits about 40–45 km (roughly 50–60 minutes without heavy traffic) northeast of the city center; bus shuttles, airport coach services and app-based rides usually take 50–70 minutes and can cost the equivalent of an inexpensive city fare to a moderate taxi ride. Pros: modern facilities and frequent intercontinental connections; Cons: longer transfer time to downtown and variable road congestion. Pampulha–Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is a smaller, closer option mostly used for regional and domestic flights, often by smaller carriers and occasional low-cost services. Located around 7–8 km north of central Belo Horizonte (about 15–25 minutes by car depending on traffic), it can be a convenient choice for quick domestic hops. Ground access is typically by taxi, ride-hailing apps or short local bus routes with affordable fares; there’s limited shuttle service compared with the larger airport. Pros: shorter travel times to the city and less walking inside terminals; Cons: fewer flight options and limited international connections.

Rio de Janeiro is served mainly by two airports with distinct roles. Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city’s primary international gateway and a hub for full-service carriers; it typically handles long-haul and regional flights and can be pricier than budget-focused options. GIG lies about 20–25 km north of downtown, reachable by express bus, ride-hail or taxi in roughly 30–60 minutes depending on traffic (fares can range from modest public-bus fees to taxi/ride-hail costs). Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is a smaller, centrally located airport that typically focuses on domestic and short-haul regional routes, favored by business travelers for its 2–6 km proximity to the city center and quick 10–20 minute transfers via taxi or metro; fares are usually lower but services more limited. Pros: Galeão offers broad international connectivity and full-service amenities; Santos Dumont provides convenience and shorter transfer times. Cons: Galeão can be further from central neighborhoods and subject to traffic delays; Santos Dumont has fewer long-haul options and sometimes higher domestic fares during peak times.

The cost of a one-way flight from Belo Horizonte to Rio De Janeiro ranges from $66 (September 2026) to $107 (July 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $87–$107.