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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,840. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cancun.AED 1,473 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 24, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, May 24, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from Cancun on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,473, select.
Cancun.AED 1,610 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 4, returning Mon, Jun 8.Round-trip flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from Cancun on Mon, Jun 8, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,610, select.
Cancun.AED 1,711 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 25, returning Fri, May 8.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, Apr 25, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Cancun on Fri, May 8, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,711, select.
Cancun.AED 1,716 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 26, returning Wed, Apr 8.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, Mar 26, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Cancun on Wed, Apr 8, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,716, select.
Cancun.AED 1,717 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 6, returning Wed, May 13.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, May 6, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Wed, May 13, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,717, select.
Cancun.AED 1,770 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 15, returning Wed, Jul 15.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, May 15, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Wed, Jul 15, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,770, select.
Cancun.AED 1,771 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Tue, Aug 18.Round-trip flight with Azul Airlines and Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from Cancun on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,771, select.
Cancun.AED 1,789 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 23, returning Wed, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, Jun 23, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,789, select.
Cancun.AED 1,810 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 3, returning Thu, Aug 13.Round-trip flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from Cancun on Thu, Aug 13, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,810, select.
Cancun.AED 1,840 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 23, returning Mon, Apr 27.Round-trip flight with Avianca and Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, Apr 23, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from Cancun on Mon, Apr 27, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,840, select.
Cancun.AED 1,980 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 16, returning Thu, Mar 19.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, Mar 16, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Thu, Mar 19, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,980, select.
Cancun.AED 2,016 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 7, returning Sat, Sep 12.Round-trip flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Cancun on Sat, Sep 12, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,016, select.
Cancun.AED 2,016 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 23, returning Tue, Oct 27.Round-trip flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Cancun on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,016, select.
Cancun.AED 2,018 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 18, returning Wed, May 6.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, Mar 18, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Cancun on Wed, May 6, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,018, select.
Cancun.AED 2,028 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 12, returning Thu, Nov 12.Round-trip flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departing from Cancun on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,028, select.
Cancun.AED 2,041 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 24, returning Thu, Oct 29.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,041, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from AED 1,980
Apr
from AED 1,840
May
from AED 1,717
Jun
from AED 1,610
Jul
from AED 2,063
Aug
from AED 1,810
Sep
from AED 2,016
Oct
from AED 2,041
Nov
from AED 2,028
Dec
from AED 2,095
Jan
from AED 2,042
Feb
from AED 2,294

Rio de Janeiro to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

Cancun

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Rio de Janeiro to Cancun: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundAED 1,473
Cheapest month to flyMay

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Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun is AED 1,473. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun. But we found flights with one stop from AED 1,473.
There are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun Airport on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cancun Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cancun is GOL Linhas Aéreas.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know

  • Cancun is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Rio de Janeiro to CUN.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to CUN departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • The journey from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • 80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from GIG.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • SDU is about 5 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to CUN flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

About Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • Reserve a hotel near CUN if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport flight.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun International Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Cancun. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • Traveling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • At the moment, AED 784 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,473. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to CUN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • Cheap Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Rio de Janeiro to CUN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Nail down a great price on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • March is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Visit Cancun in November for a more laid-back experience.

  • Book a Rio de Janeiro to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

More about Cancun

  • After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cancun International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cancun:

  • Chichen itzá Park and Cancun Beach are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Cancun travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hotel Zone.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.

  • Kanasín is another favorite destination in Mexico and is around 274 kilometers west of Cancun. No trip is complete without experiencing Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo."Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij", Santa Isabel hacienda. "Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik" Park and Villa Mágica Kanasín.

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