Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Flight Overview

The distance between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 360.35 km. The average flight time between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour 1 minute. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
Rs 9,929
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SAO-RIO 1h 10m · Direct Tue, Oct 6
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Cheapest return
Rs 14,832
Azul Azul SAO-RIO 1h · Direct Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
360.35 km
Flight distance
1h 1m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from Rs 9,929 and round-trip tickets from Rs 14,832.

Airlines operating flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, including Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, and . Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is February, with an average price of Rs 13,018. The most expensive month is usually April, with average prices reaching Rs 19,536.

Rs 19,536
Rs 16,277
Rs 13,018
Rs 9,759
    Cheapest
  • Rs 19,533
    Aug
  • Rs 18,778
    Sep
  • Rs 15,621
    Oct
  • Rs 14,169
    Nov
  • Rs 15,179
    Dec
  • Rs 16,204
    Jan
  • Rs 13,018
    Feb
  • Rs 14,958
    Mar
  • Rs 19,536
    Apr
  • Rs 14,506
    May
  • Rs 15,677
    Jun
  • Rs 15,663
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Average price of return flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with an average price of Rs 52,806. March is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as Rs 74,312.

Rs 74,312
Rs 63,559
Rs 52,806
Rs 42,053
    Cheapest
  • Rs 59,985
    Aug
  • Rs 55,776
    Sep
  • Rs 62,402
    Oct
  • Rs 63,066
    Nov
  • Rs 63,203
    Dec
  • Rs 52,806
    Jan
  • Rs 69,528
    Feb
  • Rs 74,312
    Mar
  • Rs 72,773
    Apr
  • Rs 61,733
    May
  • Rs 65,790
    Jun
  • Rs 61,424
    Jul

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

Rs 40,516
Rs 35,812
Rs 31,108
Rs 26,404
    Cheapest
  • Rs 31,770
    Mon
  • Rs 32,294
    Tue
  • Rs 31,108
    Wed
  • Rs 38,029
    Thu
  • Rs 40,516
    Fri
  • Rs 36,930
    Sat
  • Rs 38,238
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (SAO-RIO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes offers one-way fares as low as Rs 9,929 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GRU to GIG on Tue, Oct 6), while Azul offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from Rs 14,832 departing on Thu, Aug 27 and returning on Tue, Sep 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 1 minute to fly from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 flight per week flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- G31380 (22:15)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 6, with one-way flights priced at just Rs 9,929.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rio de Janeiro travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on August 18, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at Rs 6,386.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to RIOgaleão International Airport (CGH-GIG) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
  • The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is Rs 36,368. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is Rs 56,615. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Azul and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is Azul, with an average fare of Rs 39,221.

Rs 34,195
Rs 39,221
Rs 44,248
Rs 49,274
Rs 54,300
Azul
Rs 39,221
Azul
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Rs 42,434
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
LATAM Airlines
Rs 54,300
LATAM Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is LATAM Airlines, operating 218 flights per week.

11
80
149
218
LATAM Airlines
218
LATAM Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
213
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Azul
188
Azul
TAP Air Portugal
101
TAP Air Portugal
avianca
84
avianca
Aerolineas Argentinas
80
Aerolineas Argentinas

How many flights fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.

1018
899
779
660
Highest
868
Mon
819
Tue
779
Wed
817
Thu
1018
Fri
884
Sat
858
Sun