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Cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from C$ 48

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRU — RIO
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in July or June, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Sun 12/79:10 a.m.
GRU
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GIG
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Thu 23/78:50 p.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 9/3C$ 127
Sat 27/610:40 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 00m
GOL
Sun 28/66:15 a.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 10/3C$ 129
Thu 28/56:55 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 10m
GOL
Sun 31/56:15 a.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 13/3C$ 134
Mon 13/49:55 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 10m
GOL
Wed 15/48:25 p.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 13/3C$ 137
Tue 19/51:05 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 05m
GOL
Wed 17/611:10 a.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 10m
GOL
Deal found 9/3C$ 138
Sat 2/510:35 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 00m
GOL
Fri 8/511:20 a.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 05m
GOL
Deal found 9/3C$ 141
Fri 19/61:05 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 05m
GOL
Sun 21/68:50 p.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 13/3C$ 142
Sat 2/510:35 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 00m
GOL
Mon 4/58:15 p.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 9/3C$ 145
Wed 29/411:00 a.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 00m
GOL
Sat 2/511:10 a.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 9/3C$ 146
Sat 4/47:05 p.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 10m
GOL
Sat 25/46:25 a.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 13/3C$ 148
Sun 12/410:00 a.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 00m
GOL
Sun 19/411:45 a.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 10m
GOL
Deal found 13/3C$ 149
Tue 12/59:15 a.m.
GRU
-
GIG
Nonstop1h 05m
GOL
Mon 18/58:15 p.m.
GIG
-
GRU
Nonstop1h 15m
GOL
Deal found 9/3C$ 151

Find flight deals from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Guarulhos Intl (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 127

One-way from

C$ 48

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 137

Good round-trip deal

C$ 338 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 130 or less
GOL
  • GOL
  • 12/7-23/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
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Azul
  • Azul
  • 28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 15/5

1:05 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

6:15 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 134

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 19/5

1:05 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 17/6

11:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

C$ 138

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 7/4

6:55 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

8:25 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 145

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 2/5

10:35 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/5

6:00 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 145

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 12/5

9:15 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 18/5

8:15 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 151

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 20/5

10:00 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 25/5

8:15 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 152

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 22/4

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/4

12:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

C$ 159

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 24/4

9:55 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 26/4

6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 178

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 15/5

6:55 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 19/5

6:00 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 178

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 19/5

1:05 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 30/5

9:00 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

C$ 183

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Best time to book a flight from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of C$ 56). Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 73). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GRU to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 12 March 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

The most flights from GRU to RIO are scheduled on a Friday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

How often are flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Over the past year, GOL has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Airlines like GOL and Azul fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in about 1h. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro is about 344 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, Azul (C$ 115), offers the cheapest pricing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Azul is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro consider choosing Ethiopian Air (95%), South African (94%) or Japan Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 398 for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 108 while the most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) is currently priced at C$ 408.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Guarulhos Intl to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of C$ 56). Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 73). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AzulCheapestC$ 115AverageC$ 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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