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Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from C$ 65

SAO — RIO
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Sun 15/113:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sat 21/119:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9C$ 128
Wed 25/115:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 10m
Sat 28/117:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 7/9C$ 131
Thu 1/105:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 4/102:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9C$ 142
Sat 7/115:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 10m
Mon 9/119:40 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9C$ 148
Fri 27/117:55 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 05m
Thu 3/129:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9C$ 152
Sun 25/1011:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 25/108:40 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 6/9C$ 161
Sun 15/119:20 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 00m
Sat 21/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 7/9C$ 171
Mon 28/95:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 05m
Tue 29/99:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 5/9C$ 172
Thu 5/115:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 10m
Wed 11/118:50 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 6/9C$ 174
Thu 19/1110:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 10m
Wed 25/119:40 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9C$ 175
Thu 5/115:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 10m
Tue 10/118:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 6/9C$ 177
Fri 23/106:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 05m
Mon 26/109:40 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 6/9C$ 182

Find flight deals from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

C$ 128

One-way from

C$ 65

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 186

Good one-way deal

C$ 114 or less
Azul
  • Azul
  • 15/11-21/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
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GOL
  • GOL
  • 26/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
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High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
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Cheapest round-trip

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP Sao Paulo Viracopos - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

VCPGIG

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Mon 19/10

5:00 a.m.-6:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 81

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP Sao Paulo Viracopos - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

VCPGIG

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 26/11

4:30 a.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 87
Quickest round-trip

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH Sao Paulo Congonhas - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CGHSDU

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sat 24/10

3:50 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 91

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP Sao Paulo Viracopos - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

VCPGIG

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 5/11

5:00 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 92

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP Sao Paulo Viracopos - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

VCPGIG

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 12/11

4:35 a.m.-5:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 94

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 19/11

5:20 a.m.-6:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 97

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 17/11

10:05 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 97

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 6/11

5:20 a.m.-6:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 97

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 16/11

10:05 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 97

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH Sao Paulo Congonhas - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CGHSDU

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Thu 29/10

4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 98

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Best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (average of C$ 132). Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 201). 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 SAO to RIO?

It’s optimal to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

The most flights from SAO to RIO are scheduled on a Tuesday (221 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between C$ 128 and C$ 279 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 128 on Azul (15 Nov-21 Nov).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 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?

Saturday 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.

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

The best time to book flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is 89 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 day to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Azul from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
7.9
Good
901 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
Azul
7.9
Good
901 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
901 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like GOL and Azul fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in about 1h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 344 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from C$ 160.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    While some choose either Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or Sao Paulo Congonhas - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is the most popular route from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    Consider Air France (98%), South African (94%) or Ethiopian Air (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? While on average our users pay C$ 263, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 46. The most popular route (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), is priced around C$ 305.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sao Paulo 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 to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (average of C$ 132). Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 201). 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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Alternative routes for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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Top airline flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapestC$ 160AverageC$ 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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