How to get fromCancún to Copacabanaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cancún to Copacabana by plane or bus

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Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane CUN - GIG
14h 9m
R$1,618–3,348
Fly to Santos Dumont Airport
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane CUN - SDU
16h 52m
R$2,115–4,041
Fly to Benedito Lacerda Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Benedito Lacerda Airport (MEA)plane CUN - MEA
2. Take the bus from Macaé to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
20h 13m
R$1,739–6,251

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

49Weekly Planes

12h 13mAverage Duration

R$1,477Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cancún to Copacabana.

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Distance: 6,826.4 km
Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Copacabana, Brazil?

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) every 4 hours.

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Copacabana(opens in a new window), Brazil(opens in a new window)

Copacabana is a bairro (neighbourhood) located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km (2.5 miles) balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Copacabana

Santa Teresa Tram(Opens in a new window)

The Santa Teresa Tram, or Tramway, is a historic tram line in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It connects the city's centre with the primarily residential, inner-city neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, in the hills immediately southwest of downtown. It is mainly maintained as a tourist attraction and is nowadays considered a heritage tramway system, having been designated a national historic monument in 1985. The line has a very unusual gauge:. The main line is 6.0 km long.

Terra Encantada(Opens in a new window)

Terra Encantada was an amusement park in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, It operated from 1998 to 2010. The park, which spanned over an area of 200 square kilometers, was dedicated to the celebration of Brazilian culture and its diverse origins, including indigenous, African, and European influences.

Monte Makaya(Opens in a new window)

Monte Makaya was a steel, looping roller coaster manufactured by Intamin and located at Terra Encantada in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When it opened in 1998, Monte Makaya's eight inversions tied the world record previously set by Dragon Khan. It was located in the Terra Africana section near the rear of Terra Encantada in the northwest corner prior to the park's closure. Its location is now in the newly relocated Mirabilandia amusement park under construction in Paulista, Pernambuco, Brazil as of 2017.

Places to stay in Copacabana

Miramar By Windsor Copacabana(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

PortoBay Rio de Janeiro(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good