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      Compare Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flight deals

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      Flight deals from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,063. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Rio de Janeiro.$862 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Arajet and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $862, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$872 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Arajet and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$979 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Arajet and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,010 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Arajet and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,010, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,063 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Arajet and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,063, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,127 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,127, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,139 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,139, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,140 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,140, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,142 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,142, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,143 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,143, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,216 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Arajet and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,216, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,375 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,375, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,380 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,380, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$1,657 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Arajet and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,657, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.$2,751 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,751, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Aug
      from $1,142
      Sep
      from $1,063
      Oct
      from $862
      Nov
      from $872
      Dec
      from $1,010
      Jan
      from $1,375
      Feb
      from $1,139
      Mar
      from $1,140
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      Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

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

      Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

      3km from central Rio de Janeiro
      Closest
      from $900
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      Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      12km from central Rio de Janeiro
      Cheapest
      from $862
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      Jacarepaguá

      21km from central Rio de Janeiro
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      Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$862
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is $862. 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 Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional. But we found flights with one or more stops from $862.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
      The cheapest month to fly from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Punta Cana Airport 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.

      Currently, Arajet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

      Travelling from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know

      • Rio de Janeiro is one hour ahead of Punta Cana and is in the UTC-3 timezone.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your PUJ to GIG flight.

      • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

      • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between PUJ and GIG include:

        • New York John F. Kennedy Airport

        • Miami International Airport

        • Bogota Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • $438 is currently the best price for a one-way Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts at $862. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

      • It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PUJ to GIG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

      • Finding cheap flights from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.

      • Finding cheap flights from PUJ to GIG is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.

      Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

      • Of all flights leaving Punta Cana Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

      • To get to Punta Cana Airport from central Punta Cana, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

      • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PUJ. Whether you have an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

      Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro

      • Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

      • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.

      When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Punta Cana Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

      • July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to GIG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of Brazil

      • Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.

      • Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.

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