Cheap Flights from Miami International (MIA) to Rio De Janeiro (RIO)

Preparing For Rio

Flying from Miami to Rio de Janeiro is quite the haul, but you’ll be in for a great time once you touch down. To fly along this route, you can pick between Avianca, United, TAP Portugal, LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Azul, Copa Airlines, or Delta. The price of a ticket along this route is quite high, so you should check with us here at Skyscanner before making your purchase to ensure that you get the best possible deal.

You’ll have a layover in Sao Paolo for most of the flights along this route, so plan accordingly. Most of the flights along this route depart in the late afternoon or evening, which should put you in Rio at roughly the evening or early morning of the next day.

Because the trip to Rio is an international flight, you’ll to have your passport with you when you board. You’ll also need to fill out a customs declaration form once you’re on the airplane, and go through customs once you land. While the customs officials will speak some English, most Brazilians won’t, so you should brush up on your Portuguese.

Pack similar clothing as you’re wearing in Miami. Rio can be either a bit cooler or a bit warmer than Miami but tends to be a bit less humid either way, and only experiences mild winters.

Leaving Miami

When you fly along this route, you’ll be departing via Miami International Airport’s North Terminal. The concourse that your flight will leave from will vary, but all of the concourses have extensive food and shopping options, though your choice of international cuisines will be limited.

You should plan to arrive two or three hours before your flight to make sure that you have enough time to clear the lengthy security lines and satisfy any last-minute visa issues.

Arriving in Brazil

Rio is one hour ahead of Miami, so be sure to change your clock. Once you touch down in Rio’s Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport, you’ll find yourself in the international arrivals terminal. Make your way through customs, and hand the customs official the form you filled out on the plane.

Once you’ve collected your bags after customs, it’s time to get into Rio itself. To get to the main part of Rio, you can hop onto the regional bus system, which will link you with Rio’s subway system. These systems run 24/7, and you can buy tickets at the bottom floor of the terminal.

If you’re not into taking public transportation, there are a few types of cabs and buses that you can take. Cabs are split into luxury cabs, which cost more, and normal cabs, which are cheaper but may not have enough space for your luggage.

Taking the private bus may be the best option, as it’s quick, spacious, and has stops at some useful spots in downtown Rio.