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Brazil Domestic · 218 miles

Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo Flights — GIG to GRU Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips

Searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo? Compare departures from Galeão International (GIG) / Santos Dumont (SDU) to Guarulhos (GRU) / Congonhas (CGH). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your Brazil Domestic trip.

Rio de Janeiro — departure city

Which airport should you fly from?

Compare departure and arrival airports for the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo route.

GIG — Rio de Janeiro

Galeão International (GIG) / Santos Dumont (SDU)

Santos Dumont (SDU) is closer to downtown Rio.

GRU — São Paulo

Guarulhos (GRU) / Congonhas (CGH)

Congonhas (CGH) is closer to São Paulo city centre.

Airlines flying Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

LATAM, GOL, and Azul operate the most frequent air bridge in South America between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

Best time to book Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Fares vary significantly by season. Booking at the right time can save you considerably.

Best: January, July Shoulder: good value Peak: Carnival (February), December

Flight duration & logistics

Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo take approximately ~1h. The distance is 218 miles. Around 30+ flights operate daily on this route.

  • Flight time: ~1h
  • Time difference: 0h
  • Daily flights: 30+

Money-saving tips for Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo travel

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Book in advance

Santos Dumont (SDU) to Congonhas (CGH) is the most convenient pairing.

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Multiple flights every hour. Book 1–2 weeks ahead.

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Flexible dates

Avoid Carnival week for best prices.

São Paulo — your destination from Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo — your destination

Discover what awaits after your flight from Rio de Janeiro.

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Frequently asked questions

How long GIG to GRU?

~1h nonstop. Distance ~218 miles.

Best airport pairing for Rio–SP?

SDU (Rio) to CGH (São Paulo) — most central.

Airlines Rio–São Paulo?

LATAM, GOL, Azul all very frequent.

Cheapest month RIO–SP?

January and July.

Best time to book?

1–2 weeks ahead — extremely frequent service.