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Cheapest return fare
59 €
Typical prices: 86 €-163 €
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CGH - GIG • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
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Typical prices: 45 €-146 €
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Sun 27.9.
CGH - SDU • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (SAO-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Thu, 20. Aug - Mon, 24. Aug
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6:00 - 7:00
CGH
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GIG
1h 00mdirect
GOL Logo
14:15 - 15:20
GIG
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CGH
1h 05mdirect
59 €GOL
Sat, 19. Sep - Sat, 26. Sep
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8:00 - 9:00
CGH
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SDU
1h 00mdirect
GOL Logo
18:00 - 19:05
SDU
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CGH
1h 05mdirect
62 €GOL
Fri, 23. Oct - Mon, 26. Oct
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9:30 - 10:25
CGH
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SDU
0h 55mdirect
GOL Logo
17:30 - 18:40
SDU
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CGH
1h 10mdirect
64 €GOL
Fri, 16. Oct - Sun, 18. Oct
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8:00 - 9:00
CGH
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SDU
1h 00mdirect
GOL Logo
6:30 - 7:35
SDU
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CGH
1h 05mdirect
75 €GOL
Fri, 21. Aug - Sun, 23. Aug
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15:40 - 16:45
GRU
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SDU
1h 05mdirect
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8:30 - 9:35
SDU
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GRU
1h 05mdirect
79 €Azul
Sat, 19. Sep - Sat, 26. Sep
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23:45 - 0:45
GRU
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GIG
1h 00mdirect
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11:10 - 12:25
GIG
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GRU
1h 15mdirect
92 €Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19. Sep - Sat, 26. Sep
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6:55 - 7:55
GRU
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SDU
1h 00mdirect
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7:55 - 9:00
SDU
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GRU
1h 05mdirect
109 €Azul
Thu, 20. Aug - Mon, 24. Aug
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7:35 - 8:35
GRU
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SDU
1h 00mdirect
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6:15 - 7:20
SDU
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GRU
1h 05mdirect
111 €LATAM Airlines
Thu, 27. Aug - Sun, 30. Aug
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21:00 - 22:00
GRU
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SDU
1h 00mdirect
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6:10 - 7:20
SDU
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GRU
1h 10mdirect
114 €LATAM Airlines
Sat, 19. Sep - Sat, 26. Sep
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19:15 - 20:15
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SDU
1h 00mdirect
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9:55 - 22:45
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12h 50m
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133 €Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro departing in August.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro costs 52 € on the route between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). However, over the past month, flights between Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) were, on average, 69% cheaper than other Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro routes. The most popular route is between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sao Paulo, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is January, where tickets cost 82 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 120 € and 104 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 165 € on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 66% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

  • What is the best mode of transportation to the city center from in Rio de Janeiro SDU airport?

    Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro provides passengers with a variety of alternatives for public transit, such as municipal buses, executive buses (Frescao), the subway (metro), tiny buses known as vans, and a ferry service. The stages may be found at the terminals' corresponding departure points.

  • Are there hotels near the GRU airport?

    A transit hotel, the TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport can be found inside the international departures section of Terminal 3 of the Sao Paulo—Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can avoid the morning rush to the airport by spending the night here since it has good amenities like showers and free Wi-Fi connection.

  • Does GRU airport offer parking services?

    The airport provides three separate parking options, each with nightly surveillance, electronic services in the cabins, and insurance against theft and fire. The premium building is accessible through Terminals 2 and 3 with far greater comfort and convenience, covered boxes, and easy access during boarding and upon arrival at your destination. There is economy parking, a low-cost option that offers open-air areas, and it is situated near the cargo port's entrance.

  • Does SDU airport offer special persons services?

    If you are flying into SDU, you have the option of making specific arrangements in advance to get help in navigating the airport's security checkpoints and locating your gate upon arrival. Restrooms that are accessible to people with disabilities are provided at the airport, in addition to further assistance for passengers with a concealed disability.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro was 32 € for a one-way ticket and 59 € for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, Azul or GOL?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are Azul and GOL. With an average price for the route of 121 € and an overall rating of 7,9, Azul is the most popular choice. GOL is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 143 € and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Sao Paulo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 50 € or less one-way and 52 € or less round-trip.
  • It is possible to fly to Rio de Janeiro using Congohas Sao Paulo Airport (CGH) or São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). However, the Congohas Airport is the primary international airport that serves the city of Sao Paulo and the neighboring regions. On the other hand, GRU airport is considered a secondary airport and conducts most of its operations from other airports.
  • Both the Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) and the Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are viable options for arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Santos Dumont Airport is the principal international airport that serves the city of Rio de Janeiro and the territories that surround it. On the other hand, GIG airport is what's known as a secondary airport, and the vast majority of its activities are carried out from other airports.
  • There are a number of nursing suites available in the terminals of both Congohas Airport and GRU Airport for passengers who are traveling with babies. These airports have play facilities, in addition to strollers and nurseries, for their passengers.
  • If you are flying to Rio with your furry friend from Congohas or GRU airport, there are designated pet relief spaces located throughout both airports. These places are designed to make the journey as pleasant as possible for your four-legged companion.
  • When departing from Sao Paulo, it is advised that you arrive at the airport 1h 30min to 2h before your departure; however, wait periods may vary based on the day and the time. If you check the website of the airport before you leave, you will be able to see the current wait times for the security lines in real time, which will allow you to better prepare for your trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
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Direct departures

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Tuesday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Wednesday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Thursday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Friday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Saturday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Sunday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Monday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Tuesday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Wednesday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Thursday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Friday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Saturday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

Sunday

Azul,GOL,LATAM Airlines

Azul,GOL, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,9
AzulOverall score based on 889 reviews
7,1Food
7,8Comfort
7,4Entertainment
8,5Crew
8,0Boarding
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The air conditioning was extremely cold and I got very sick after the trip

8,0 ExcellentMarcelo, Feb 2026
VCP - LIS
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The air conditioning was extremely cold and I got very sick after the trip

Boarding was a nightmare (same reason I gave on flight from POA to São Paulo).

The flight was supposed to be on a Airbus A330 Neo and it wasn’t. The airplane was pretty old, none of the entertainment screens was working.

Tight and not so comfortable business class seats . Crew below average. Very formal, no smiles, and kind of confused when serving meals. AZUL used to be much better on all above subjects. That's is what monopoly does to its customers.

When you buy your ticket, there is a message for a free cabin luggage and a bag. While boarding, they push you to dispatch you hand luggage. When you enter in the plane, you realize that the place to accommodate the hand luggage is empty. In the arriving, you take a long time waiting for your hand luggage which should fly in the cabin.

No entertainment available on this flight. Only crackers and juice were served too.

Por cinco minutos (55 min antes da decolagem) fui impedido de entregar a bagagem pois o check-in estava "finalizado ". Tive que ir de Viracopos para Congonhas. Após embarcar aguardamos por mais de uma hora de atraso para decolar, ao inves de chegar às 9h, cheguei às 16h no RJ, perdendo o evento que era às 15h.

Não teve viagem alguma, a 123 milhas faliu e eu desisti da viagem.

Um vôo de mais de 4 horas e não tem nada de entretenimento

The airplane from Houston to Rio and from Sao Paulo to Houston was way too cold for humans. I was fully bundled up with thick jeans, a hoodie, a jacket and, thin blanket provided and still I was freezing. The passengers near me were also complaining of the cold. The food was disgusting. It would be illegal to serve that food in jails in America. The crew was nice.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

The boarding and new bag drop-off process was confusing and causing massive delays.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

The flight itinerary was changed 3 times, I explain the problem on the previous leg.

Flight never happened because of previous flight delay. Sent back to the stays on a flight 10 hrs later without making to my final destination and still waiting full rugindo for it. So yeah not a good experience

Four handbag storages were damaged and sealed, limiting the space to store our things in the plane.

Just some cookies and water. There could be other options for food.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Boarding was delayed by over 30 minutes. No announcement regarding the delay.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

the boarding staff were incredibly officious. our carry-on case was borderline within dimensions but staff were not prepared to show ANY flexibility even though many others with larger carry-on luggage were allowed to board. we were understandably furious but the staff were incredibly disrespectful. we called the supervisor who eventually agreed to look on board the plane to see if there was room for our case (one case between 2 of us) and reluctantly agreed to allow us on. The staff on board were excellent though and realized we had been treated badly and were very helpful both in finding a place for our case, some distance from our seats, and helping us to retrieve it when we landed. We are regular travelers on Gol and have Diamante status and had chosen the better Conforto + seats, so we expected better treatment from the ground staff. Also the cabins are of a size that will only fit 3 cases of normal size with a large gap of about 30cm of wasted space. If our case were deemed to be oversize, which I dispute, the extra 1cm would not have made the slightest difference.

Pretty terrible, was unable to check out of a flight through the app. Could not check in to my flights with the app. Had to call customer service but they were not much help. Nothing on my itinerary said I had to check in with American Airlines when I reached the United States. I almost missed my flight. I had to run to the gate and get dressed in the tunnel. GOL seemed really unorganized at the desks for check in and took a lot longer than other airlines

Well organized boarding, de- boarding from both ends of plane, friendly and helpful staff. Unfortunately the departure was 90 minutes late.

Very bad. Boarding was a caos and pick up luggage took more than an hour. There was no entertainment on board.

A Gol melhorou muito desde a última viagem que fiz, muito bom, aeronaves bem conservadas, tripulação cordial. Gostei.

Horário foi cumprido dentro do previsto. O lanche de bordo está muito ruim

There is no food being served at Gol due to COVID situation. Which is understandable but still disappointed because others airlines are offering.

I missed it because of the delay in the other flights. Attendants in the airport sent me from one side to the other many times due to poor information.

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Cabin class types available on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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