Question 1

How long does it take to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro takes around 1.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 399 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and London, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Porto Alegre, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Manchester, Recife, Manaus, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Madrid, Porto Seguro, Goiânia, Paris, Lima.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro, Lisbon.

Question 6

Which airports are there in São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

São Paulo is mainly served by São Paulo–Guarulhos International. But there are other airports nearby, including São Paulo–Congonhas, Viracopos International.

Question 7

What airports are near São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in São Paulo is São Paulo–Guarulhos International. It is also served by Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.

Question 8

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro with Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around São Paulo. The main one is São Paulo–Guarulhos International and other nearby airports include Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos

Question 13

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£39
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£76
Cheapest round-trip	£77
Average round-trip	£111
Nonstop flights in August	£39 – £119

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BRT Transcarioca to Alvorada	40-60 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Premium Bus (Frescão) to Centro/Zona Sul	45-90 min	R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Taxi (yellow cab)	30-60 min	R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	30-60 min	R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro from Cinelândia (walking distance)	10-20 min	R$6 – R$7; single journey fare	every 5–10 min	quick access to Zona Sul
Taxi (yellow cab)	10-30 min	R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	short trips with luggage
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	10-30 min	R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	2	1	---	4	1
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	30°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	21°C
May	26°C	19°C
June	25°C	18°C
July	25°C	17°C
August	25°C	18°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	27°C	20°C
November	27°C	21°C
December	29°C	22°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes

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