Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro — $271

The route Mexico City — Rio De Janeiro is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including Avianca, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Asian Air, VivaAerobus, and LATAM Chile. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $271) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Mexico City is served primarily by Benito Juárez International (MEX), the country’s main international hub handling full-service carriers like Aeroméxico alongside many global airlines, and by Felipe Ángeles International (AIFA), which opened recently as a lower-cost alternative used increasingly by domestic and budget carriers. MEX sits about 8–12 km east of the historic center and is reachable by metro, metrobus, taxis or app-based rides in roughly 20–45 minutes depending on traffic; fares range from very cheap for public transit to moderate for ride services. AIFA is farther out (around 45–60 km north) and normally requires a longer shuttle or taxi ride that can take 45–90 minutes. Travelers can expect MEX to be more central and convenient for downtown stays, while AIFA can offer quieter terminals and lower fares but less immediate access to central neighborhoods.

Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves as Rio de Janeiro’s primary international gateway and a major domestic hub, handling both full-service carriers and many international airlines. It’s located about 20–25 km north of downtown, with journey times of roughly 20–45 minutes by taxi depending on traffic; rides typically cost more than regional bus options. Public transport includes the BRT and suburban rail links that can take 30–60 minutes and are usually the most economical choice. Pros: direct long-haul connections and multiple airline choices; cons: can feel large and spread out, and surface travel times vary with peak congestion. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is Rio’s centrally located, predominantly domestic airport that typically caters to short-haul and business travelers, with many regional and domestic carriers operating frequent flights. It sits just 2–4 km from the city center near Guanabara Bay, so taxis or app-based rides normally take about 10–20 minutes and can be pricier per kilometer than airport shuttles. There’s also a frequent ferry link to Niterói and convenient metro or bus connections nearby. Pros: exceptional convenience and quick downtown access; cons: more limited long-haul options and can be subject to delays due to short runways and busy peak periods. Jacarepaguá and smaller airfields around Rio function mainly for general aviation, private charters and pilot training rather than commercial services, so they’re typically used by business flyers or leisure private flights. These fields are scattered across the west zone and can be 20–40 km from central neighborhoods, with travel times varying widely based on traffic; ground transport is mostly private car or shuttle. Pros: privacy and quicker boarding for charter users; cons: minimal public transport links and limited passenger amenities compared with the main commercial airports.

In different months, ticket prices from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro vary: minimum — $274 (April 2026), maximum — $378 (September 2026). Typically, the flight costs $322–$661.