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Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £49

SAO — RIO
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Thu 22/1012:30 -
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Thu 29/1006:35 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 7/9£84
Thu 22/1004:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Thu 29/1006:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9£89
Thu 22/1004:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 25/1006:55 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 6/9£97
Wed 28/1009:30 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Wed 28/1020:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 7/9£99
Thu 22/1013:50 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 25/1006:15 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 6/9£100
Sat 7/1107:55 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Thu 12/1114:25 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9£103
Fri 6/1105:20 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 8/1108:40 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 7/9£103
Fri 16/1008:00 -
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Sun 18/1006:30 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 7/9£104
Wed 4/1106:00 -
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Wed 11/1121:10 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 4/9£104
Thu 19/1105:20 -
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Thu 19/1108:35 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 5/9£104
Sat 24/1007:00 -
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Sat 24/1014:20 -
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Deal found 7/9£105
Tue 10/1106:00 -
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Tue 10/1114:25 -
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Deal found 8/9£105

Find flight deals from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

£84

One-way from

£49

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£100

Good round-trip deal

£225 or less

Good one-way deal

£61 or less
Azul
  • Azul
  • 22/10-29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
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GOL
  • GOL
  • 26/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 6/11

05:20-06:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£52

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 10/11

05:20-06:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£52

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 19/11

05:20-06:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£52

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 28/11

05:20-06:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£52

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 16/10

04:35-05:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£52

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

GRUGIG

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 13/11

17:10-18:15

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£53

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH Sao Paulo Congonhas - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CGHSDU

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Thu 18/2

10:50-11:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£54

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH Sao Paulo Congonhas - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CGHSDU

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Tue 9/2

14:05-15:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£54

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH Sao Paulo Congonhas - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CGHSDU

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Fri 1/1

09:30-10:35

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£54

Sao PauloRio de Janeiro

CGH Sao Paulo Congonhas - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CGHSDU

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Thu 31/12

07:50-08:55

Nonstop1h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£54

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (average of £71). Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of £108). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

The most flights from SAO to RIO are scheduled on a Monday (207 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between £69 and £149 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £84 on Azul (22 Oct–29 Oct).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 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 Friday 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 past year, GOL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 89 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 day to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Azul and GOL from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
7.9
Good
901 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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.
Azul
7.9
Good
901 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
901 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,292 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
901 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

  • How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

    A quick flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro can take about 1h 05m. GOL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £103. The distance from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is about 225 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Flying on GOL is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at £49. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Azul and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £54 and £65, respectively. GOL is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Consider Air France (98%), South African (94%) or Ethiopian Air (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is £48. On average you can expect to pay £117. The most popular route, (Sao Paulo Congonhas - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for £82.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (average of £71). Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of £108). 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest£49Average£113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AzulCheapest£54Average£130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest£65Average£164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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