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Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in June.

Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

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

Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 24,366
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is ₹ 42,649. 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 Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional. But we found flights with one stop from ₹ 42,649.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is Avianca .

Travelling from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): What you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Mexico City.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to GIG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.

Airports in Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from Mexico City to GIG with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and GIG include:

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

  • MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:

  • Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX land on time.

Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.

  • NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Relax before your Mexico City to GIG flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.

  • 67.58% of flights taking off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.

About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to central Rio De Janeiro is about 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • ₹ 24,366 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 42,649. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • To find cheap flights from Mexico City to GIG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • Cheap Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Mexico City to GIG.

  • Bag the best deal on a flight from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.

  • The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to GIG flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:

  • Christ the Redeemer and Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Campos dos Goytacazes will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Villa Maria Culture House, Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu.

  • Taubaté is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without experiencing Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate.

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