Cheap Flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Compare Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Book the best Rio de Janeiro Internacional fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $896. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Rio de Janeiro.$868 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $868, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$871 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $871, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$875 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $875, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$883 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $883, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$883 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $883, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$884 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $884, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 22 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 Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$885 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$887 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $887, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$887 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $887, select.

Rio de Janeiro.$889 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $889, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Medellin 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 Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in March.

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

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

Medellin to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$868
Cheapest month to fly	March

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

How much are return flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

The best price we found for a return flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is $868. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional. But we found flights with one stop from $867.

How many flights are there a week from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

The cheapest month to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Sunday, 7 March 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Medellin and Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Rio de Janeiro?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Internacional with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is LATAM Airlines .

Travelling from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG): What you need to know

Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of Medellin. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is located in Rio de Janeiro, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from Medellin to GIG won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.

Airports in Medellin

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)

We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Medellin to GIG that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MDE and GIG include:
- Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
- Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
- Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Medellin, MDE can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

Break up your flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport with a stop at Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). A major connection between Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and GIG, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Medellin to GIG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:

About Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Have a late flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near GIG and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Currently, $530 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $868. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Medellin to GIG, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Medellin to GIG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport.

The best time to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Rio de Janeiro. January is when most people book flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your Medellin to GIG plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC.

More about Rio de Janeiro

After booking your flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio de Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer, Christ the Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rio de Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

Campos dos Goytacazes is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 225 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Campos History Museum, Barbosa Guerra Museum and Campos dos Goytacazes Museum.
Taubaté is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without seeing Antiga estação de Trem de Taubaté- EFCB, Cachoeira dos Macacos and Convento Santa Clara.