Cheap Flights from Medellin (MDE) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro (MDE-RIO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes offers one-way fares as low as US$232 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MDE to GIG on Tue, Apr 28), while avianca offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$383 departing on Wed, Apr 8 and returning on Mon, Apr 13.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: Copa Airlines LATAM Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?

  To find best deals on flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 28, with one-way flights priced at just US$232.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rio de Janeiro travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Medellin (MDE) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro is September, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro on March 14, 2026 with LATAM Airlines, with prices starting at US$233.

• Which airports can I fly to for Rio de Janeiro from Medellin?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to RIOgaleao International Airport (MDE-GIG) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleao International Airport (GIG) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

• Is there any time difference between Medellin and Rio de Janeiro?

  The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Medellin is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.