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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$65
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 8 mins
Most popular airlineAzul Airlines
Average flights per week5,808

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio De Janeiro: Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio De Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro is C$65. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.
Azul Airlines, GOL Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.
There are 1,441 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro is usually August.
If you're flying from Sao Paulo, the cheapest airport near Rio De Janeiro is Rio De Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the center of Rio De Janeiro. We've found flights to this airport from C$65.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio De Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio De Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rio De Janeiro is GOL Linhas Aéreas.

Flight Information

Travellers can fly to Rio de Janeiro from three airports in São Paulo. Direct routes from São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport are offered by GOL Linhas Aereas, Azul, LATAM Airlines Brasil, and Avianca Brasil. Flights are available to both Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport.

Passengers can also fly direct to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport on all above-mentioned airlines. Again, flights are available to both Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport.

Direct São Paolo to Rio de Janeiro flights are also available from Viracopos International Airport. The airlines that fly from this airport are GOL Linhas Aereas and Azul, which generally offer the most flights to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo.

São Paolo Airports Information

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport has three terminals: T1, T2, and T3 (which is the international terminal). Flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro operate from T1 (if flying with Azul) and T2 for other airlines. T2 is the newest terminal and has modern facilities with plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars. These are available in T1 too, but there are not as many. Shuttle buses are available to help move travellers between the terminals.

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport has only one terminal. Passengers will find a range of shops plus some restaurants and bars, such as Brunella Frontier Beer.

Viracopos International Airport

Viracopos International Airport also has just the one terminal, and it is well served with a range of restaurants, bars, and shops like Dufry and Flair. Travellers can also unwind before boarding at Massage Express.

Rio de Janeiro Airports Information

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport is about 20 km from the city centre. To get there, passengers can use the Bus Rapid Transport or standard buses. Travellers can also travel by Metro or in a taxi. A taxi will cost between R$65 (CA$27.80) to R$90 (CA$38.50), although it can be more expensive late at night or on Sundays, plus there is usually a surcharge for luggage. If travelling by road, remember that the traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be very busy. At peak times, the 20 km trip can take as long as two hours.

Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport is much closer to the centre of Rio de Janeiro — about 2km — which can be taken by bus or taxi.

What You Need to Know

As São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is a domestic flight within Brazil, travellers only have to be at the airport one hour before the scheduled departure time. Fliers will need photographic ID, such as a Canadian passport, to board the flight.

What to Expect in Rio de Janerio

Rio de Janeiro is in the same time zone as São Paulo, and the climate is very similar too. What visitors can expect in Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant, bustling, and often busy city given its population of 14 million people. It is known for its contrasts with poor neighbourhoods existing almost side-by-side with affluent and modern locations.

Highlights include landmarks like the Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach.


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