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Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 860 round-trip, compared to C$ 990 via a layover through Miami (MIA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 105–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 8% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,066 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,217, a difference of C$ 152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 1,105. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 0h 00m, covering 13,199 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 825 to C$ 5,716. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 552.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 43m, compared with 16h 02m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 16h 09m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (Brasilia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around C$ 15:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around C$ 14:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from C$ 891 to C$ 1,371, with an average of C$ 1,105 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 891 counts as a good deal.