C$ 465 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 858 round-trip, compared to C$ 987 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.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 9% 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 12% on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,036 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,176, a difference of C$ 140. 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–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 1,098. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 13,178 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$ 827 to C$ 5,806. 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–Galeão Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 545.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 21m, compared with 15h 43m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 16h 09m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from C$ 885 to C$ 1,344, with an average of C$ 1,098 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 885 counts as a good deal.