Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo (RIO - SAO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$77	Gol Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is currently $77
Cheapest one-way flight	$39	Gol Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is currently $39
Last-minute weekend getaway	$205	Gol Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is currently $205

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo takes 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–190
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $85–205

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Gol

Nonstop

from $77

Typical price: $75–200

222 weekly nonstop flights

GIG, SDU - CGH, GRU, VCP Every day

1250 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - CGH, GRU, VCP Every day
LATAM

Nonstop

from $85

Typical price: $85–235

215 weekly nonstop flights

GIG, SDU - CGH, GRU Every day

1359 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - CGH, GRU, VCP Every day
Azul

Nonstop

from $77

Typical price: $90–240

169 weekly nonstop flights

GIG, SDU - CGH, GRU, VCP Every day

1769 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - CGH, GRU, VCP Every day
Aerolineas Argentinas

from $542

Typical price: $500–1,000

16 weekly connecting flights

GIG - GRU Every day
Sky Airline

12 weekly connecting flights

GIG - GRU Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
BoA

3 weekly connecting flights

GIG - GRU Every Mon, Sat

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 10 min 1 mi
Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)

Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 30 min 96 mi

Popular airports near São Paulo

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

São Paulo Brazil 13 mi
São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH)

São Paulo Brazil 22 min 5 mi
Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

Campinas Brazil 1 hr 23 min 49 mi
São José dos Campos Airport (SJK)

São José dos Campos Brazil 1 hr 30 min 54 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

The cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $65 to $190.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gol from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $77, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $85, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 5.
The cheapest Azul flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $77, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $542, flying from May 14 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo starts at $77 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $39 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.

55 min is the shortest flight time from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

As a major metropolis, São Paulo is a year-round destination, but some peak periods include Apr–May and Nov–Dec. In summer (Dec–Feb), the weather is generally hot and humid, with occasional rainfall and storms. Fall (Mar–Apr) and winter (Jun–Aug) are cooler and drier. Key annual events include the massive Gay Pride Parade (May) and the Virada Cultural Festival (May), featuring concerts, art exhibits, films and other cultural events.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Gol is the most popular. Gol offers 222 nonstop flights and 1,250 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) , São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) , Viracopos International Airport (VCP) .

In terms of flights, Azul is the most popular. Azul offers 169 nonstop flights and 1,769 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) , São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) , Viracopos International Airport (VCP) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are:

LATAM offers 215 nonstop flights and 1,359 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) , São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) , Viracopos International Airport (VCP) .
Aerolineas Argentinas offers 16 connecting flights per week. Aerolineas Argentinas flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .
Sky Airline offers 12 connecting flights per week. Sky Airline flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .
BoA offers 3 connecting flights per week. BoA flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gol from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $77, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $85, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 5.
The cheapest Azul flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $77, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $542, flying from May 14 to May 18.

Gol, LATAM and Azul fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

There are 222 Gol direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 215 LATAM direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 169 Azul direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo at price $205 is offered by Gol from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.

Gol, LATAM and Azul fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

There are 222 Gol direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 215 LATAM direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 169 Azul direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo start at $77 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Gol.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo start at $77 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To book business class trips from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo starts at $205 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Gol.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo at price $205 is offered by Gol from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.

To find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.