Cheapest airlines flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro, including Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and avianca. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$232, and round-trip tickets start at US$383.

Displayed flight fares from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Medellin to Rio de Janeiro Flight Details

The distance between Medellin and Rio de Janeiro is about 4,786.63 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$232
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$383
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,786.63 km
Popular airlineCopa Airlines
Flight statistics for the Medellin–Rio de Janeiro route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of one-way flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro is September, with an average price of US$316; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$653.

US$653
US$485
US$316
US$148
    Cheapest
  • US$463
    Mar
  • US$590
    Apr
  • US$476
    May
  • US$653
    Jun
  • US$627
    Jul
  • US$320
    Aug
  • US$316
    Sep
  • US$379
    Oct
  • US$422
    Nov
  • US$367
    Dec
  • US$522
    Jan
  • US$480
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?

Average weekly flight prices from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$511
US$438
US$364
US$291
  • US$383
    Mon
  • US$364
    Tue
  • US$416
    Wed
  • US$403
    Thu
  • US$511
    Fri
  • US$392
    Sat
  • US$487
    Sun

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Medellin is 2h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro, with fares starting at US$307.

US$237
US$307
US$378
US$449
US$519
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
US$307
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
LATAM Airlines
US$409
LATAM Airlines
Copa Airlines
US$427
Copa Airlines
avianca
US$519
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