Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 25 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of Miami and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Flights from MIA to GIG start from 19:45 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is at 23:59 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MIA to GIG flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Rio de Janeiro (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MIA to GIG flights is American Airlines. Its services land without delay 69.14% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MIA and GIG include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight is R 4,250. A round-trip fare is currently R 9,331. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MIA to GIG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MIA to GIG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Miami International Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Miami to Miami International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MIA:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GIG if you're taking a late Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Rio de Janeiro. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Miami International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MIA to GIG in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
