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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 64.7% of flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro have been non-stop. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that direct routes are frequently available for this journey, offering a more convenient travel option for many passengers.

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

The median direct flight time from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 360 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 7 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey between the two cities.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals, making it a popular and accessible route for those looking to travel between these two cities. This trend has been consistent over a 30-day observation period.

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São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

For cheap flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $52. January follows closely with a median fare of $55, and November offers a median of $56, making these months the cheapest times to fly this route.

Fares for this route typically range from $77–$365, with a median price of $163. Right now, fares to Rio de Janeiro are significantly above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, 64.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include 1 stopover.

A typical journey from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro has a median flight time of 1h 5m, including connecting itineraries. For direct flights, the median flight time is also 1h 5m. Connecting flights, however, typically take around 8h 45m.

The distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 360 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

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

Regular price: $70 - $259

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

The regular price range for this route is $70 to $259. The current lowest deal is $67 with City Connexion Airlines for travel from Oct 18-Oct 29.

now $67

Low $70

High $259

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

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is March, with a median price of $55. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $246. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $55

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $246

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

City Connexion Airlines

LATAM Chile

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

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$144

$82

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$126

$96

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$126

$96

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$124

$96

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo (GRU) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

City Connexion Airlines

$77

$88

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CGH - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$92

$94

One-way

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

5 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 24

$348 → $126

64%

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

$343 → $126

63%

6 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 24

$341 → $126

63%

1 night

Jan 2 - Jan 3

$333 → $183

45%

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares are below the typical level for this route, with deals from $67.

📅 Best time to fly

The cheapest month to fly is March

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $55.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo typically average 1h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Two airlines offer direct flights

City Connexion Airlines and LATAM Chile offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

City Connexion Airlines has recent direct deals

City Connexion Airlines recently offered a direct flight for $67 to Rio de Janeiro.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

São Paulo main airports to depart from

Viracopos International (VCP)

Cheapest

Viracopos International Airport offers the cheapest flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~90 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH)

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is a convenient option for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~15 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$73

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is a major hub for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~25 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$78

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Galeão International Airport is a good option for flights to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo.

📍 ~10 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Consider GRU for long-haul international flights not available in Rio, as it's a primary international gateway.

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (requires connecting flight or 5-6 hour drive).

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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$9,290

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Air Canada, +1

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From GRU

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Aug 16

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From GRU

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From GRU

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Sep 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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$9,351

$3,355

Save $5,996

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From GRU

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

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LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GRU

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Sep 09

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$9,037

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Business Class

From GRU

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $178. Booking within 0-6 days of departure can see prices rise significantly, with an average of $720. Even booking 7-13 days out shows a higher average price of $435, indicating that planning ahead can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is typically $77 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $163. Prices can go up to $365 or more for the higher end of the market. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $52. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $55. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $163, indicating that certain months provide significant savings. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

The distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 360 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

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

Regular price: $70 - $259

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

The regular price range for this route is $70 to $259. The current lowest deal is $67 with City Connexion Airlines for travel from Oct 18-Oct 29.

now $67

Low $70

High $259

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

March

Cheapest

Flights from $55

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $246

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

City Connexion Airlines

LATAM Chile

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

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$144

$82

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$126

$96

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$126

$96

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Rio de Janeiro

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

City Connexion Airlines

$124

$96

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo (GRU) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

City Connexion Airlines

$77

$88

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CGH - Rio de Janeiro

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

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$92

$94

One-way

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

5 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 24

$348 → $126

64%

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

$343 → $126

63%

6 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 24

$341 → $126

63%

1 night

Jan 2 - Jan 3

$333 → $183

45%

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares are below the typical level for this route, with deals from $67.

📅 Best time to fly

The cheapest month to fly is March

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $55.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo typically average 1h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Two airlines offer direct flights

City Connexion Airlines and LATAM Chile offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

City Connexion Airlines has recent direct deals

City Connexion Airlines recently offered a direct flight for $67 to Rio de Janeiro.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

São Paulo main airports to depart from

Viracopos International (VCP)

Cheapest

Viracopos International Airport offers the cheapest flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~90 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH)

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is a convenient option for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~15 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$73

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is a major hub for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~25 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$78

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Galeão International Airport is a good option for flights to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo.

📍 ~10 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$9,149

$3,226

Save $5,923

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

The cheapest month to fly is March

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Two airlines offer direct flights

City Connexion Airlines has recent direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

São Paulo main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

When is the best time to book flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

How much should a flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro cost?

What's the best month to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

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

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More routes from São Paulo

Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other cities

São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

The cheapest month to fly is March

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Two airlines offer direct flights

City Connexion Airlines has recent direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

São Paulo main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

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Sep 08

Sep 12

Aug 09

Aug 24

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Aug 16

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

When is the best time to book flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

How much should a flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro cost?

What's the best month to fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?