Rio de Janeiro

$31+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAO — RIO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:40 amCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 05mGOL
Thu 1/88:10 pmSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 15mGOL
Deal found 12/10$120
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Mon 12/2910:10 amCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/18:30 amSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$130
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:15 pmCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 10mGOL
Thu 1/17:50 amSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 10mGOL
Deal found 12/11$141
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:50 amCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 05mGOL
Thu 1/112:30 pmSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 15mGOL
Deal found 12/10$155
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:50 pmCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 05mGOL
Fri 12/269:20 amSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 10mGOL
Deal found 12/9$156
This Azul deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Azul is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:10 pmCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Thu 1/18:30 amSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 05mAzul
Deal found 12/10$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:45 pmGRU - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Wed 12/3111:20 amSDU - GRU
Nonstop1h 05mAzul
Deal found 12/11$158
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:15 amCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Wed 12/249:25 amSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Deal found 12/10$160
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Fri 12/2610:45 amCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Sun 12/287:50 amSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Deal found 12/10$163
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Fri 12/266:35 amGRU - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Mon 12/298:10 amSDU - GRU
Nonstop1h 05mAzul
Deal found 12/10$163
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:45 amCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Mon 12/297:15 pmSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 10mAzul
Deal found 12/10$165
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:20 pmCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Wed 12/313:55 pmSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Deal found 12/11$166

Find flight deals from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$59
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$31
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$112

Good round-trip deal

$90 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sao Paulo (SAO)-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sao Paulo (SAO)-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP - GIG

VCPGIG

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Sat 3/14

9:35 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

9:10 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$59

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU - GIG

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

8:45 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$67

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP - SDU

VCPSDU

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Sat 3/14

12:30 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/17

9:05 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$67

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH - GIG

CGHGIG

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sat 1/24

11:00 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

3:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$69

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH - GIG

CGHGIG

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 1/12

6:15 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/18

8:45 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$69

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH - GIG

CGHGIG

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 1/7

6:15 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/14

8:45 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$69

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH - GIG

CGHGIG

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sun 1/18

2:40 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/23

3:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$69

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH - SDU

CGHSDU

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sat 3/14

7:00 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/17

3:45 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$70

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP - GIG

VCPGIG

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Wed 2/25

9:50 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/27

7:50 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$70

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

VCP - GIG

VCPGIG

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Sat 2/28

9:50 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

5:40 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$70

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (average of $41). Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in February is currently the most expensive (average of $61). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 67% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from SAO to RIO are scheduled on a Thursday (208 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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

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

About 11% of weekly flights between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 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 Thursday 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 last year, GOL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, such as Azul, LATAM Airlines, and GOL. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    For as low as $59, Azul can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo in 1h 05m. There are 249 mi between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    GOL, at $63, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Azul and LATAM Airlines. GOL is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    $33 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Azul. You may also be able to find cheap deals on GOL and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $36 and $42, respectively.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are South African (96%), Air China (92%) and American Airlines (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $271 for a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. The cheapest flight overall is $43 while the most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) is currently priced at $74.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (average of $41). Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in February is currently the most expensive (average of $61). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$65Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$66Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$83Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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