Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of Cancun, where Cancun International Airport is located. Rio de Janeiro observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your CUN to Rio de Janeiro flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like March? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from CUN to Rio de Janeiro, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Cancun to CUN takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Cancun International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CUN arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Rio de Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight is ج.م. 13,400. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 24,850. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from CUN to Rio de Janeiro. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Find an affordable flight from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CUN to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your CUN to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU can help you lock in a better rate.
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has arrived. Central Rio de Janeiro is about 27 kilometres from Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
If you go by public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Find a hotel close to RRJ and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you have a late CUN to Rio de Janeiro flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro is a smart way to go. Along with better prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
January is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. To avoid the crowds, visit Rio de Janeiro in December.
Lock in a Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUN to Rio de Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 14ºC and 29ºC.
More about Rio de Janeiro
Start your Rio de Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cancun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are major attractions which should feature on any good Rio de Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are the start of reasons to visit.