Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?

Panama City (PTY) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 32m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Montreal and Rio de Janeiro?

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 35% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro

Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines and GOL are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from Montreal according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rio de Janeiro. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 668.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 46m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?

As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro.

How old do you have to be to fly from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:35 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

YUL

GIG

32h 25m

1 stop

9:10 a.m. - 12:37 a.m.

GIG

YUL

16h 27m

1 stop

C$ 749Air Transat

Fri, 22 May - Sun, 31 May

7:10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

YUL

GIG

10h 20mdirect

9:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

GIG

YUL

10h 45mdirect

C$ 750Air Transat

Thu, 7 May - Fri, 15 May

7:10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

YUL

GIG

10h 20mdirect

9:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

GIG

YUL

10h 45mdirect

C$ 752Air Transat

Thu, 14 May - Fri, 29 May

7:10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

YUL

GIG

10h 20mdirect

9:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

GIG

YUL

10h 45mdirect

C$ 753Air Transat

Thu, 14 May - Fri, 29 May

7:10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

YUL

GIG

10h 20mdirect

9:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

GIG

YUL

10h 45mdirect

C$ 756Air Transat

Thu, 16 Apr - Fri, 1 May

7:10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

YUL

GIG

10h 20mdirect

9:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

GIG

YUL

10h 45mdirect

C$ 757Air Transat

Thu, 14 May - Fri, 29 May

7:20 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

YUL

GIG

33h 40m

1 stop

9:10 a.m. - 12:35 a.m.

GIG

YUL

16h 25m

1 stop

C$ 761Air Transat

Tue, 14 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

6:20 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.

YUL

GIG

35h 00m

1 stop

9:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

GIG

YUL

10h 45mdirect

C$ 763Air Transat

Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

11:00 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

YUL

GIG

15h 35m

1 stop

5:45 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.

GIG

YUL

19h 35m

2 stops

C$ 772Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

6:45 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.

YUL

SDU

23h 55m

2 stops

8:15 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.

SDU

YUL

17h 05m

2 stops

C$ 862Multiple Airlines

Wed, 20 May - Thu, 28 May

Copa Airlines flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro

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Copa Airlines

3 Jun

YUL8:35 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

18h 30m

1 stop

GIG4:05 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17 Jun

GIG5:10 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

YUL12:40 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 826

Copa Airlines

17 Mar

YUL7:00 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

20h 45m

2 stops

SDU4:45 p.m.Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24 Mar

SDU1:50 p.m.Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

26h 26m

2 stops

YUL3:16 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,242

Air Transat flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro

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Air Transat

22 May

YUL8:35 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

GIG6:00 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

31 May

GIG9:10 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 27m

1 stop

YUL12:37 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 749

Air Transat

7 May

YUL7:10 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 20m

GIG6:30 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15 May

GIG9:30 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10h 45m

YUL7:15 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 750

Air Transat

14 May

YUL7:10 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 20m

GIG6:30 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29 May

GIG9:30 a.m.Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10h 45m

YUL7:15 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 752

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Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 22/5

8:35 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

1 stop32h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 31/5

9:10 a.m.-12:37 a.m.

1 stop16h 27m

C$ 749

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YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 7/5

7:10 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 15/5

9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop10h 45m

C$ 750

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 14/5

7:10 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 29/5

9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop10h 45m

C$ 752

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 14/5

7:10 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 29/5

9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop10h 45m

C$ 753

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 16/4

7:10 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/5

9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop10h 45m

C$ 756

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 14/5

7:10 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 29/5

9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop10h 45m

C$ 757

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 14/4

7:20 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

1 stop33h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 19/4

9:10 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop16h 25m

C$ 761

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 20/3

6:20 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

1 stop35h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 27/3

9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop10h 45m

C$ 763

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - GIG

YULGIG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 6/9

11:00 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 17/9

5:45 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops19h 35m

C$ 772

MontrealRio de Janeiro

YUL - SDU

YULSDU

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 20/5

6:45 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

2 stops23h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 28/5

8:15 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops17h 05m

C$ 862

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Montreal and Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Montreal, with most prices found around C$ 799. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Rio de Janeiro from Montreal during November instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro in November, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around C$ 816.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Rio de Janeiro. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 755. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Montreal because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,233.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro in the evening for as low as C$ 812. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Rio de Janeiro are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of C$ 968. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from Montreal when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around C$ 960 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from Montreal for as low as C$ 687 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flight.

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Best price found	C$ 795
Fastest flight time	10h 20m
Direct flights	Fri
Airports in Rio de Janeiro	2 airports

The best flight deal from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 795

The fastest flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro takes 10h 20m

Direct flights go from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro on Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro. From Montreal there are direct flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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How far is Montreal to Rio de Janeiro by plane?
There are 8198.0 km between Montreal and Rio de Janeiro. Flights usually cover this in 10h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?
As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro.
How old do you have to be to fly from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro is Airbus A330-200, representing 96.77% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 3.23%.
What is the most popular airline from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro is Copa Airlines, representing 27% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are LATAM Airlines at 26%, Air Canada at 10%, and GOL at 10%.

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Delta	PriceFrom C$ 445	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,276 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,800 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 678	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,498 reviews	Search Avianca flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 682	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,918 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 728	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,569 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom C$ 738	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,186 reviews	Search GOL flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 753	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 520 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

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