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Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 15 from São Paulo SAO to Rio de Janeiro RIO
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From $ 15
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From $ 15
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From $ 15
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From $ 15
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From $ 15
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Cheap round trips starting from $ 32 from São Paulo SAO to Rio de Janeiro RIO
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From $ 32
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From $ 32
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From $ 32
São Paulo–Guarulhos InternationalSantos Dumont
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From $ 32
São Paulo–Guarulhos InternationalSantos Dumont
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From $ 32
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From $ 32
Travelers usually depart from São Paulo–Guarulhos International, Viracopos International, São Paulo–Congonhas, or São Paulo - Tietê when they travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Terminal Padre Henrique Otte. The distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 343 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, and Passaredo. São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have 336 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Ipanema Beach, Governador Island, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 60 | 61 | 54 | 64 | - | 41 | 56 |
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Check-in for a flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | GLO | G3 | Yes | Unknown | No |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Passaredo | PTB | 2Z | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 343 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul.
What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and Santos Dumont, Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International, Salgado Filho International, Brasília International, Hercílio Luz International, Afonso Pena International, Eurico de Aguiar Salles, Tancredo Neves International, Marechal Rondon International, Vitória da Conquista.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo–Guarulhos International, Salgado Filho International, Brasília International, Hercílio Luz International, Afonso Pena International, Navegantes, Santa Genoveva, Eurico de Aguiar Salles, Tancredo Neves International, Senador Petronio Portella, Uberlandia.
Which airports are there in São Paulo?
São Paulo is mainly served by São Paulo–Guarulhos International. But there are other airports nearby, including Viracopos International, São Paulo–Congonhas.
What airports are near São Paulo?
The main airport in São Paulo is São Paulo–Guarulhos International. It is also served by Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
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.
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Flights from São Paulo
- Flights from São Paulo to Santos Dumont
- Flights from São Paulo to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
- Flights from São Paulo to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International
- Flights from São Paulo to Salgado Filho International
- Flights from São Paulo to Brasília International
- Flights from São Paulo to Hercílio Luz International
- Flights from São Paulo to Afonso Pena International
- Flights from São Paulo to Eurico de Aguiar Salles
- Flights from São Paulo to Tancredo Neves International
- Flights from São Paulo to Marechal Rondon International
- Flights from São Paulo to Vitória da Conquista
Flights to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Salgado Filho International to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Brasília International to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Hercílio Luz International to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Afonso Pena International to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Navegantes to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Santa Genoveva to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Eurico de Aguiar Salles to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Tancredo Neves International to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Senador Petronio Portella to Rio de Janeiro
- Flights from Uberlandia to Rio de Janeiro
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