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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $762. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cancun.$693 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Cancun on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $693, select.
Cancun.$762 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
Cancun.$762 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
Cancun.$762 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
Cancun.$762 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
Cancun.$762 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
Cancun.$772 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $772, select.
Cancun.$836 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $836, select.
Cancun.$836 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $836, select.
Cancun.$839 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.
Cancun.$839 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.
Cancun.$841 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $841, select.
Cancun.$841 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May, returning Sun, 6 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $841, select.
Cancun.$843 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun, returning Fri, 18 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.
Cancun.$843 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.
Cancun.$843 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Internacional to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $1,367
Aug
from $762
Sep
from $762
Oct
from $762
Nov
from $836
Dec
from $889
Jan
from $920
Feb
from $843
Mar
from $843
Apr
from $843
May
from $841
Jun
from $843

Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Cancun: Alternative routes

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

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Cancun is $693. 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 Internacional to Cancun. But we found flights with one or more stops from $693.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Cancun is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport 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.

Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cancun two hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

  • To ensure you catch your GIG to CUN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between GIG and CUN:

    • Miami International Airport

    • Bogota Airport

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport

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

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport flight is $349. A return plane ticket is currently $693. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To find cheap tickets from GIG to CUN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GIG to CUN.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport.

Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

  • Of the departures from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to GIG:

Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • If you're coming in on a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CUN:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cancun Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cancun in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GIG to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Cancun has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.

  • Campeche is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without seeing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.

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