How many flights depart from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on average per week?

The number of flights available between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 950 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Azul, LATAM Airlines, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

How many flights depart from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on average per day?

135 flights are operational daily from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 07:00, with 44% of flights per day taking off at midday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is 2 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rio de Janeiro can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rio de Janeiro. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £59 to £126. The lowest price recently found on this route was £56.

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15:25 - 16:30CGH-SDU

1h 05mdirect

06:15 - 07:20SDU-CGH

1h 05mdirect

£56GOL

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Wed, 12 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov

06:05 - 07:10CGH-SDU

1h 05mdirect

06:15 - 07:20SDU-CGH

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£58GOL

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06:00 - 18:05GRU-GIG

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06:05 - 16:15GIG-GRU

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£59GOL

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19:00 - 20:10GRU-GIG

1h 10mdirect

15:55 - 17:10GIG-GRU

1h 15mdirect

£59GOL

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06:45 - 07:45CGH-SDU

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06:30 - 07:40SDU-CGH

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£62LATAM Airlines

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13:20 - 14:20GRU-SDU

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11:25 - 12:25SDU-GRU

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£62Azul

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16:10 - 17:10CGH-SDU

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19:15 - 20:25SDU-CGH

1h 10mdirect

£64Azul

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08:35 - 09:35GRU-SDU

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14:00 - 15:05SDU-GRU

1h 05mdirect

£80LATAM Airlines

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09:15 - 10:15CGH-SDU

1h 00mdirect

06:35 - 07:45SDU-CGH

1h 10mdirect

£83Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 5 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct

12:45 - 13:40GRU-SDU

0h 55mdirect

11:30 - 12:35SDU-GRU

1h 05mdirect

£113Multiple Airlines

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GOL

12 Nov

CGH15:25Sao Paulo Congonhas

1h 05m

SDU16:30Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

14 Nov

SDU06:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

1h 05m

CGH07:20Sao Paulo Congonhas

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GOL

26 Nov

CGH06:05Sao Paulo Congonhas

1h 05m

SDU07:10Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

28 Nov

SDU06:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

1h 05m

CGH07:20Sao Paulo Congonhas

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GOL

11 Mar

GRU06:00Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

12h 05m

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GIG18:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13 Mar

GIG06:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10h 10m

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11 Mar

GRU13:20Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

1h 00m

SDU14:20Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

13 Mar

SDU11:25Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

1h 00m

GRU12:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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29 Oct

CGH16:10Sao Paulo Congonhas

1h 00m

SDU17:10Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

5 Nov

SDU19:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

1h 10m

CGH20:25Sao Paulo Congonhas

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9 Nov

CGH06:40Sao Paulo Congonhas

1h 05m

SDU07:45Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

14 Nov

SDU07:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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£59

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06:45-07:45

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13:20-14:20

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11:25-12:25

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19:15-20:25

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Sat 29/11

08:35-09:35

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14:00-15:05

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£80

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CGH - SDU

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Sun 5/10

09:15-10:15

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06:35-07:45

Nonstop1h 10m

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GRU - SDU

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12:45-13:40

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11:30-12:35

Nonstop1h 05m

£113

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £58. If you’re not able to fly to Rio de Janeiro in July, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro during June average around £60.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest day to depart from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £77. The most expensive day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around £138.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as £86. Flying to Rio de Janeiro in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At midday is when there is more demand to fly to Rio de Janeiro, so prices are often more expensive at around £136 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around £85 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo for as low as £62 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	£43
Fastest flight time	0h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Rio de Janeiro	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo in the past 72 hours is £43. The best return flight deal from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £64.

The fastest flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro takes 0h 50m

Direct flights go from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro every day.

There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

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How far is Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by plane?
There are 223.4 mi between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Flights usually cover this in 0h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
The number of operators available for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is 2 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rio de Janeiro can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rio de Janeiro. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is Boeing 737-800, representing 18.59% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 195 at 15.99%, Airbus A320-100/200 at 14.89%, and Embraer 195 E2 at 14.53%.
What is the most popular airline from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is Azul (59% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are LATAM Airlines (24%) and GOL (17%).

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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom £54	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,847 reviews		Search LATAM Airlines flights
Azul	PriceFrom £56	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 808 reviews		Search Azul flights

Azul Flights From Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
Across 167 Azul flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro this week, the average price was £123, with the best Azul deals starting from £77 round-trip. 808 users have rated Azul on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
LATAM Airlines Flights From Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
£73 is the best LATAM Airlines flight deal from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average LATAM Airlines ticket price found was closer to £96, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. LATAM Airlines (7.5/10 from 1,847 user reviews) flies into Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo 149 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest day to depart from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £77. The most expensive day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around £138.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

Fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont for the best Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

What cabin class options are available on Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Azul, LATAM Airlines, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

How many flights depart from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on average per day?

135 flights are operational daily from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 07:00, with 44% of flights per day taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on average per week?

The number of flights available between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 950 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When to book flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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How old do you have to be to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the most popular plane model from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the most popular airline from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Best airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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Can I find flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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