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Flight deals from Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 15,475. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,006 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,006, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,040 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,040, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,080 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,080, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 7,186 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,186, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,613 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,613, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,877 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,877, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 10,639 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,639, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 12,676 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,676, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in December.
Jun
from R 7,040
Jul
from R 8,613
Aug
from R 7,186
Sep
from R 7,080
Oct
from R 8,877
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Dec
from R 7,006
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Feb
from R 12,676
Mar
from R 10,639
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Alternative Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from R 7,036
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from R 7,006
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from R 7,643
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Minneapolis to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,006
Cheapest month to flyDecember

Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro is R 13,511. 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 Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 13,511.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis St Paul to Rio de Janeiro is usually August.
If you're flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from R 13,511.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Minneapolis St Paul Airport and Rio de Janeiro. 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 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.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Sun Country Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Flying from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio de Janeiro is three hours ahead of Minneapolis.

  • Leave enough time to make your MSP to Rio de Janeiro flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from MSP to Rio de Janeiro, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near MSP. Whether you have an early flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.

How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rio de Janeiro

  • R 7,006 is currently the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. Return plane tickets start from R 13,511. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from MSP to Rio de Janeiro if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • Landing cheap tickets from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across each month and walk away with a fantastic deal.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MSP to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio de Janeiro takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour to get there by public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks before your flight from MSP to Rio de Janeiro can help you get the best possible rate.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • After your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • The journey will take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Following your MSP to Rio de Janeiro flight, unwind at a hotel close to SDU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • If you go by public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RRJ after your MSP to Rio de Janeiro flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:

  • Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro is a smart move. Along with better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, while January is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to Rio de Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

More about Rio de Janeiro

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio de Janeiro right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

  • Christ the Redeemer and Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer are just two of the top attractions to put on your Rio de Janeiro must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've visited Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading attractions. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

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

Plan the rest of your trip from Minneapolis to Rio de Janeiro

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