Flying from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro.
Hop off the plane at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG), the primary gateway of Rio de Janeiro.
Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flight.
The timezone in Rio de Janeiro is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Montreal.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and walk away with an incredible deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flights.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
You can get a direct flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). Begin your trip at YUL and touch down at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG).
Keep an eye out for deals with Air Transat. This carrier offers direct Montreal to Rio de Janeiro plane tickets from YUL.
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport:
Of all flights departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, 67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The distance from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and discover Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Rio de Janeiro flight.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro. December is the busiest month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your Montreal to Rio de Janeiro ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rio de Janeiro
After booking your flight from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio de Janeiro:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro Carnival and Ipanema Beach are essential stops on your Rio de Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Av. Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are among the biggest draws.
