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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £187. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Maceio.£148 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Maceio on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £148, select.

Maceio.£149 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Maceio on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £149, select.

Maceio.£159 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Maceio on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £159, select.

Maceio.£165 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Azul Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Maceio on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.

Maceio.£180 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Maceio.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Maceio on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £180, select.

Maceio.£182 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Maceio on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £182, select.

Maceio.£182 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Maceio on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £182, select.

Maceio.£182 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Maceio on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £182, select.

Maceio.£182 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Maceio.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Maceio on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £182, select.

Maceio.£184 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Maceio on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Maceio.£184 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Maceio.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Maceio on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Maceio.£184 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Maceio.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Maceio on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Maceio.£184 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Maceio.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Maceio on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Maceio.£184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Maceio on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Maceio.£184 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Maceio on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Maceio.£187 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Maceio.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Maceio on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Jacarepaguá.Price includes taxes and charges.From £187, select.

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Rio de Janeiro to Maceio: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Maceio.

Maceio

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Rio de Janeiro to Maceio: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£148
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airline	Aerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week	112

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio is £148. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio?

2 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio.

Which airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio?

Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL Linhas Aéreas and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio.

How many flights are there a week from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio?

As of March 2026, there are 112 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Airport on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Maceio?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Maceio but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Maceio?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Maceio is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ): What you need to know

Rio de Janeiro's main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Check out your departure options from this base when searching for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ).
The average time for a direct Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Maceio (where Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is located) and Rio de Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Gol at 10:45pm. Go for the first GIG to MCZ departure with Gol at 7:45am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio de Janeiro to MCZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Go straight to your destination from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) operate from here.
Gol is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport departing from GIG.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with GOL Linhas Aéreas between GIG and MCZ.
GOL Linhas Aéreas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.68% of its services landing on schedule.
GIG is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GIG land on schedule 80% of the time.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

On public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kms (3 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rio de Janeiro to MCZ flight? Check in to a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.

About Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MCZ instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight.

Getting from Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to central Maceio

Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Maceio. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is £69. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £148. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MCZ by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to MCZ.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)

January is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ). Plan your visit to Maceio in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to MCZ plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Maceio to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
August has temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Maceio

Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Maceio:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Maceio when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Jatiuca Beach followed by Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.

Explore more of Brazil

Recife is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Maceio. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health.