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$36+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SAO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Sao Paulo (SAO). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$65
(Azul)

One-way from

$36
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$78

Good round-trip deal

$86 or less

Good one-way deal

$36 or less
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Azul deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 9/163:15 pmSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 10mAzul
Tue 9/233:05 pmCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 05mAzul
Deal found 6/12$65
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 10/117:50 amSDU - GRU
Nonstop1h 05mAzul
Sun 10/124:45 pmGRU - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mAzul
Deal found 6/10$69
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 9/278:00 amGIG - CGH
1 stop5h 05mGOL
Sat 9/275:20 pmCGH - GIG
1 stop13h 50mGOL
Deal found 6/12$69
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/88:45 pmGIG - GRU
Nonstop1h 20mGOL
Tue 7/156:05 amGRU - GIG
Nonstop1h 05mGOL
Deal found 6/10$70
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1010:20 amGIG - GRU
Nonstop1h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/134:50 pmGRU - GIG
Nonstop1h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$76
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/107:45 amSDU - VCP
Nonstop1h 10mAzul
Sun 7/139:20 pmVCP - SDU
Nonstop1h 05mAzul
Deal found 6/10$82
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/1112:00 pmSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 10mGOL
Tue 9/1611:45 amCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 05mGOL
Deal found 6/9$83
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:20 pmSDU - GRU
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/71:20 pmGRU - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$98
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/37:35 amSDU - CGH
Nonstop1h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 7/78:55 pmCGH - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$115
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/249:35 amSDU - GRU
1 stop11h 40mGOL
Thu 7/318:55 amGRU - SDU
1 stop10h 30mGOL
Deal found 6/11$129
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:20 pmSDU - GRU
Nonstop1h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 9/148:35 amGRU - SDU
Nonstop1h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/10$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/316:20 amGIG - CGH
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/46:00 pmCGH - GIG
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$163

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

Sao Paulo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

SDU - CGH

SDUCGH

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 9/16

12:05 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Tue 9/23

1:55 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$65

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

GIG - CGH

GIGCGH

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sat 9/27

5:20 pm-7:10 am

1 stop13h 50m

$69

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

SDU - GRU

SDUGRU

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 10/11

7:50 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 10/12

4:45 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$69

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

GIG - GRU

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/8

8:45 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 7/15

6:05 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$70

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

GIG - GRU

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/10

10:20 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 7/13

4:50 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$76

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

SDU - VCP

SDUVCP

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/10

7:45 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Sun 7/13

9:20 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$82

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

SDU - CGH

SDUCGH

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/11

4:30 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Fri 10/3

11:20 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$83

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

SDU - GRU

SDUGRU

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/3

8:20 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 7/7

1:20 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$98

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

SDU - CGH

SDUCGH

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/3

7:35 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 7/7

8:55 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$115

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

SDU - GRU

SDUGRU

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/24

9:35 am-9:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 7/31

8:55 am-7:25 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$129

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo (average of $687). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 RIO to SAO?

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

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from RIO to SAO are scheduled on a Wednesday (200 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

Rainfall in Sao Paulo by month

Plan your trip to Sao Paulo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sao Paulo ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sao Paulo when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Sao Paulo by month

Plan your trip to Sao Paulo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sao Paulo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aerolineas Argentinas, Azul and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
872 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
872 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
872 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Azul
8.0
Very good
781 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
872 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
872 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,073 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
872 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,345 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
872 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Azul is currently your cheapest option to Sao Paulo, with prices starting at $65. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $69 and $76, respectively. You may be able to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $36 on Azul. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include GOL from $36 and LATAM Airlines from $36 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl. You may also consider Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Sao Paulo Congonhas.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo on time: Royal Air Maroc (85%), Ethiopian Air (85%), Qantas Airways (84%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) can be booked for $57 on average our data indicates $513 when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo 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 Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo (average of $687). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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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Alternative routes for Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

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Top 3 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$43Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$54Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$63Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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