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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$71	Azul Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is currently $71
Cheapest one-way flight	$35	Gol Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 8	The cheapest one-way flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is currently $35
Last-minute weekend getaway	$391	Gol 1 stop 4 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is currently $391

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–255
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $85–235

Popular airlines from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

LATAM

Nonstop

from $102

Typical price: $85–240

216 weekly nonstop flights

CGH, GRU - GIG, SDU Every day

1475 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $74

Typical price: $75–195

193 weekly nonstop flights

CGH, GRU, VCP - GIG, SDU Every day

1230 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $71

Typical price: $90–245

141 weekly nonstop flights

CGH, GRU, VCP - GIG, SDU Every day

1609 weekly connecting flights

CGH, GRU, VCP - GIG, SDU Every day
Sky Airline

Typical price: $560–740

15 weekly connecting flights

GRU - GIG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Aerolineas Argentinas

from $599

Typical price: $480–990

13 weekly connecting flights

GRU - GIG Every day
BoA

Typical price: $890–1,700

4 weekly connecting flights

GRU - GIG Every Fri, Sun

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

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

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

The cheapest flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $65 to $255.

The cheapest round-trip flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with Azul from $71. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gol from $35.

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

The cheapest LATAM flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $102, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Gol flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $74, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Azul flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $71, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $599, flying from May 2 to May 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro starts at $71 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $35 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.

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

Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of nonstop flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 216 nonstop flights and 1,475 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) , São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) , Viracopos International Airport (VCP) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

In terms of flights, Azul is the most popular. Azul offers 141 nonstop flights and 1,609 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) , São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) , Viracopos International Airport (VCP) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

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

Gol offers 193 nonstop flights and 1,230 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from São Paulo/Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) , São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) , Viracopos International Airport (VCP) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .
Sky Airline offers 15 connecting flights per week. Sky Airline flies from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Aerolineas Argentinas offers 13 connecting flights per week. Aerolineas Argentinas flies from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
BoA offers 4 connecting flights per week. BoA flies from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with Azul from $71. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gol from $35.

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

The cheapest LATAM flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $102, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Gol flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $74, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Azul flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $71, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $599, flying from May 2 to May 4.

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

There are 216 LATAM direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 193 Gol direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 141 Azul direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro at price $391 is offered by Gol from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.

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

There are 216 LATAM direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 193 Gol direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 141 Azul direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro start at $71 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Azul.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, 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 São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro start at $71 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, 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 São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro starts at $391 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with Gol.

The cheapest last-minute deal between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro at price $391 is offered by Gol from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, 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.