Journey information
Overview: São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ flight
Flights from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ depart on average 69 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $84 (€67) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 57 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 222 miles (358 km) distance in 1h 0m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€67) |
Flights per day 69 |
Direct flights 57 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
Cheapest month April |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Cheapest price
$520
Average price
$880
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Flights per day
72
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ will cost around $880 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $520.
Of the 72 flights that leave São Paulo, SP for Rio de Janeiro, RJ onFri, Feb 27, 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 27 the direct flights cover the 358 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Feb 27 the longest flights will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and flight for São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Live departures
São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ flight times
The table below shows live departures for São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ flights for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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G32044 | 9:00 AM Sao Paulo | 1h05 | 10:05 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31002 | 9:05 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:05 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3900 | 9:15 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:15 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3056 · LA3541 | 9:15 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 4h45 | 2:00 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 1 transfer | ||
LA3902 | 9:45 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:45 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31004 | 9:50 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:50 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3904 | 10:20 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 11:20 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31006 | 10:20 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 11:20 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3058 · LA3541 | 10:40 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 3h20 | 2:00 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 1 transfer | ||
LA3340 | 10:45 AM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 11:45 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31008 | 11:05 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 12:10 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3906 | 11:20 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 12:20 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3550 | 11:25 AM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 12:25 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31010 | 11:40 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 12:40 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31922 | 12:00 PM Sao Paulo | 1h05 | 1:05 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3908 | 12:25 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 1:30 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31012 | 12:30 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 1:30 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3698 | 12:45 PM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 1:45 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31014 | 1:10 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 2:10 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3910 | 1:30 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 2:35 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31052 | 1:40 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 2:40 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31018 | 2:15 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 3:15 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3122 | 2:30 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 3:35 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31020 | 2:45 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 3:50 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3930 | 3:00 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 4:05 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA4672 | 3:15 PM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 4:15 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3974 | 3:15 PM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 4:15 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31022 | 3:45 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 4:45 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3532 | 3:45 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 4:50 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3332 · LA3667 | 3:50 PM Sao Paulo | 4h30 | 8:20 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 1 transfer | ||
G31024 | 4:10 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 5:10 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3922 | 4:30 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3366 | 4:40 PM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 5:40 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31026 | 5:00 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3918 | 6:00 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 7:00 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA4548 | 6:20 PM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 7:20 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31030 | 6:25 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 7:25 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3950 | 6:30 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3222 · LA3689 | 6:45 PM Sao Paulo | 5h50 | 12:35 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 1 transfer | ||
G31227 | 6:50 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h05 | 7:55 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3920 | 7:00 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 8:00 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31036 | 7:45 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 8:45 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3934 | 8:15 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 9:15 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3644 · LA3689 | 8:15 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 4h20 | 12:35 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 1 transfer | ||
G31034 | 8:15 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 9:15 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3334 · LA3689 | 8:30 PM Sao Paulo | 4h05 | 12:35 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 1 transfer | ||
LA3924 | 8:45 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 9:45 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3874 | 8:45 PM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 9:45 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31038 | 8:45 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 9:45 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31173 · G31764 | 8:55 PM Sao Paulo Viracopos | 4h30 | 1:25 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 1 transfer | ||
LA3914 | 9:05 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:05 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31040 | 9:20 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:20 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3926 | 9:40 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:40 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31042 | 9:50 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 10:50 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA4532 | 10:10 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 11:10 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31924 | 10:30 PM Sao Paulo | 1h05 | 11:35 PM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31044 | 10:35 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 11:35 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3932 | 10:40 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 11:40 PM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3944 | 11:05 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 12:05 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31957 | 11:20 PM Sao Paulo Viracopos | 1h15 | 12:35 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3938 | 11:25 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 12:25 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3368 | 11:45 PM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 12:45 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3940 | 11:55 PM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 12:55 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Friday, February 27 | ||||||
LA3942 | 12:20 AM Sao Paulo Congonhas | 1h00 | 1:20 AM Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3360 | 12:35 AM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 1:35 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
G31925 | 12:35 AM Sao Paulo | 1h10 | 1:45 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
LA3352 | 2:20 AM Sao Paulo | 1h00 | 3:20 AM Rio De Janeiro-Galeao | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 2:20 AM São Paulo, SP | 1h00 | 3:20 AM Rio de Janeiro, RJ | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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FAQs: São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rio de Janeiro, RJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Carnival, the world's largest carnival featuring parades, samba music, and vibrant costumes
- New Year's Eve at Copacabana, a massive beach party with fireworks and live music
- Festa Junina, a traditional festival celebrating rural life with food, dance, and games
- Rock in Rio, one of the biggest music festivals in the world featuring international artists.
- Tiradentes Day, Celebrating Brazil's national hero with parades and cultural events in April
- Independence Day, Commemorating Brazil's independence with patriotic celebrations and fireworks in September
- All Souls' Day, A day of remembrance with unique local traditions and beautiful decorations in November.
popular airports
Popular airports from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include duty-free and local brands, mainly located in the departure area.
- Parking available in the short-term lot, approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour.
- Several restaurants are available, including fast food and Brazilian cuisine, mainly located in the food court.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels are not within the airport, but several within a short drive, such as the Ibis and Mercure hotels.
- Lounges available, including the VIP Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal.
- Car rental services are available from major providers like Hertz and Localiza.
- Bus line 609J-10, Congonhas Airport stop, 8 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available, varies by location, approximately 3.6€ (BRL 20) per hour.
- Various restaurants in terminals, including Brazilian and intertiol cuisine
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Fast Sleep Guarulhos and Pullman São Paulo.
- Showers available in some lounges, fee may apply.
- Several lounges, including VIP lounges in terminal 3.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 3.
- Car rental services available, including major companies like Hertz and Avis
- Bus line 257, Tatuapé Station, 25 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and local brands in the main terminal.
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Several restaurants available, including fast food and local cuisine in the main terminal area.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby within walking distance, such as Novotel RJ Santos Dumont.
- Lounge available, including the Plaza Premium Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal.
- Car rental services available from major providers like Hertz and Localiza.
- VLT Carioca light rail, Santos Dumont station, 2 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in both terminals, including Duty-Free and local brands.
- Parking available at terminal 1 and 2, approximately 3.7€ (BRL 20) per hour.
- Restaurants located in both terminals, including Brazilian and intertiol cuisine; top options include Botequim Carioca and Delirio Tropical.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Linx Hotel and Rio Aeroporto Hotel, both within walking distance.
- Showers available at VIP lounges, included in lounge access fee.
- Several lounges available, including Plaza Premium Lounge and GOL Premium Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2, operates from 6 AM to 10 PM.
- Car rental services available at both terminals, including Hertz and Localiza.
- Bus 2018, Galeão - Tom Jobim Intertiol Airport, 20 km
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