How many flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 54.3% of flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that direct routes are a common option for travelers on this journey. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

The typical direct flight time from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 343 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 8 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

Yes, good prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are historically frequent. This route consistently offers competitive deals, making it a favorable option for travelers seeking value. The availability of good prices has been observed regularly across the trailing 30 days.

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Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

For those seeking cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $60. Other cost-effective options include February, with a median fare of $153, and August, where the median fare is $158. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce travel costs.

Fares for this route typically range from $141 to $419, with a median price of $257. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require careful timing and flexibility.

When considering flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include one connection. Specifically, 54.3% of recent fares were for direct flights. This mix means you have options for both speed and potential cost savings, depending on your preference for a direct journey versus a connecting one.

A typical journey from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo takes about 1h 15m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 15m. However, if your itinerary includes a connection, the typical journey time extends significantly to 9h 55m. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route.

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo is approximately 343 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul flight, ideal for quick trips and regional travel within Brazil. The short distance contributes to the relatively brief flight times available on this route.

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Regular price: $59 - $185

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 59 USD to 185 USD. The current lowest deal is 101 USD with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, for travel between Feb 7 and Feb 19.

now $101

Low $59

High $185

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is January, with a median price of 60 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 701 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $60

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $701

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

City Connexion Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$192

$236

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$212

$257

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$193

$227

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$232

$240

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$210

$256

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$197

$235

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

2 nights

Apr 1 - Apr 3

$92 → $79

14%

2 nights

Apr 6 - Apr 8

$91 → $79

14%

5 nights

Apr 10 - Apr 15

$91 → $79

13%

4 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 20

$89 → $79

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are above the typical level at $257.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $60

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, at $60.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo typically take 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed share of deals

Direct flights make up a mixed share of deals, with 54.3% of recent routes being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Cheapest

Santos Dumont is a convenient option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center.

💸 Flights from ~$103

São Paulo main airports to arrive at

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

São Paulo–Guarulhos International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

📍 ~21 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Airports nearby São Paulo used as alternative

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a major international hub, offering high airline variety for your arrival.

📍 ~370 km from São Paulo (requires 5-6 hours travel)

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Jan 14

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Jan 22

São Paulo, Brazil

79% AI deal score

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$3,392

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Jan 22

São Paulo, Brazil

78% AI deal score

$8,015

$3,575

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Jan 16

São Paulo, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$7,738

$3,512

Save $4,226

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Business Class

From GIG

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Jan 14

São Paulo, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$7,712

$3,512

Save $4,200

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Business Class

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Jan 09

São Paulo, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$7,694

$3,530

Save $4,164

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Business Class

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Jan 26

São Paulo, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$7,839

$3,557

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Jan 22

São Paulo, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$7,760

$3,557

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Jan 09

São Paulo, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$7,601

$3,651

Save $3,950

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Business Class

From GIG

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Mar 08

São Paulo, Brazil

73% AI deal score

$243

$182

Save $61

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Business Class

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Mar 13

São Paulo, Brazil

73% AI deal score

$248

$184

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Business Class

From GIG

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Mar 11

São Paulo, Brazil

73% AI deal score

$248

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to São Paulo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $217. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging $677. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $288, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is generally considered a good deal if the price is $141 or less. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route historically stands at $257, while prices in the upper quartile can reach $419 or more. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, with a median price of $60. February and August also offer relatively lower median prices, at $153 and $158 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $257, indicating that these months provide significant savings. This analysis is based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Regular price: $59 - $185

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 59 USD to 185 USD. The current lowest deal is 101 USD with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, for travel between Feb 7 and Feb 19.

now $101

Low $59

High $185

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

January

Cheapest

Flights from $60

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $701

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

City Connexion Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$192

$236

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$212

$257

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$193

$227

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$232

$240

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$210

$256

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SDU - São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - São Paulo (VCP)

LATAM Chile

$197

$235

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

2 nights

Apr 1 - Apr 3

$92 → $79

14%

2 nights

Apr 6 - Apr 8

$91 → $79

14%

5 nights

Apr 10 - Apr 15

$91 → $79

13%

4 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 20

$89 → $79

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are above the typical level at $257.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $60

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, at $60.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo typically take 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed share of deals

Direct flights make up a mixed share of deals, with 54.3% of recent routes being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Cheapest

Santos Dumont is a convenient option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center.

💸 Flights from ~$103

São Paulo main airports to arrive at

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

São Paulo–Guarulhos International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

📍 ~21 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Airports nearby São Paulo used as alternative

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

São Paulo, Brazil

73% AI deal score

$248

$184

Save $64

LATAM Chile

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to São Paulo

Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Today’s best flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $60

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights are a mixed share of deals

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

São Paulo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby São Paulo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to São Paulo

Best Elite deals to São Paulo

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Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 16

Jan 14

Jan 09

Jan 26

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Jan 09

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Mar 13

Mar 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to São Paulo

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

How do I know if a Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

How many flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

Related routes

More routes from Rio de Janeiro

Flights to São Paulo from other cities

Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $60

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights are a mixed share of deals

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

São Paulo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby São Paulo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to São Paulo

Best Elite deals to São Paulo

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Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 16

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Jan 26

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Jan 09

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Mar 13

Mar 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to São Paulo

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

How do I know if a Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?