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 1.1 hours.

Question 2

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

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The flight distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 366 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 LATAM Airlines, Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

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 Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Santiago de Chile, Lima, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Recife, Mexico City, Miami, Ribeirão Preto, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Fortaleza, Goiânia, Los Angeles, Montevideo, Cancún.

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 Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago de Chile, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Denver, Florianópolis, New York, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Cusco, Los Angeles, Curitiba, Montevideo, Fortaleza, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Recife, Dallas, Asunción.

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 Viracopos International, São Paulo–Congonhas.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

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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 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

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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 12

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 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	$101
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$36
Cheapest round-trip	$95
Average round-trip	$99
Nonstop flights in January	$36 – $240

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

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Flights starting at $36. Choose between Azul, LATAM Airlines, or Gol Transportes Aéreos to find the best price.

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