International route
Cheap flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG). 4,174 miles, connecting flights only.
MIA to GIG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,174 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 8h 5mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadRio de Janeiro vs Miami
Miami to Rio de Janeiro
Round trips from $377
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Miami to Rio de Janeiro
No nonstop service: 2 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Bogota (BOG)AVLA2 airlines
- Medellin (MDE)AV1 airline
- Santiago (SCL)LA1 airline
- Sao Paulo (GRU)LA1 airline
- Lima (LIM)LA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Miami has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
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Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between MIA and GIG. Every itinerary connects, most often through BOG, MDE or SCL, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $377; September 2026 is the most expensive at $561 and up, a difference of $184 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
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Search Miami to Rio de JaneiroMiami to Rio de Janeiro: common questions
How long is the flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) takes 8h 5m of flying plus a layover, usually 11h 5m or more door to door across 4,174 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to GIG?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Miami (MIA) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG). The most common connections are through BOG, MDE and SCL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG), starting at $377 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Miami to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Miami and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Miami. MIA is on America/New York time and GIG on America/Sao Paulo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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