Miami to Rio De Janeiro (MIA–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIA–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Lan Colombia lead the route. The flight covers 4,174 miles in approximately 7h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: G3 | 7 | 772 | 8h25 | Oneworld | G3 | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | 763 | 7h37 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 7:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
MIA–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to GIG
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Lan Colombia. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MIA to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to GIG is about 7 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,174 miles (6,717 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Viracopos and Eduardo Gomes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.