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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil to Sao Paulo, Brazil from £40

GIG — SAO
29 Oct — 5 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Sao Paulo are usually found in May or June, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Sao Paulo

Fri 4/1206:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 6/1205:25 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 27/9£81
Fri 27/1108:35 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 30/1119:15 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 26/9£81
Mon 14/1222:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 16/1205:25 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 26/9£82
Fri 18/1217:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 21/1217:10 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 25/9£85
Mon 23/1117:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 30/1119:15 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 26/9£85
Fri 6/1108:35 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/1105:20 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 26/9£88
Fri 30/1008:35 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 3/1119:15 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 26/9£88
Thu 5/1106:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 9/1122:05 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 25/9£89
Wed 11/1106:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 18/1117:10 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 26/9£90
Thu 5/1106:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 8/1105:20 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 27/9£91
Fri 30/1023:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 1/1113:40 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 25/9£93

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Sao Paulo

Round-trip from

£81

One-way from

£40

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£128

Good round-trip deal

£321 or less

Good one-way deal

£72 or less
GOL
  • GOL
  • 4/12-6/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo
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GOL
  • GOL
  • 10/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo
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Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/12

08:40-09:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£40

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 26/1

17:05-18:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£42

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 28/1

19:50-21:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£43

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/10

23:00-00:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£45

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/11

15:15-16:30

Nonstop1h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£45

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/10

06:50-08:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£45

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 30/12

22:00-23:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£47

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/12

06:50-08:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 6/12

05:25-06:25

Nonstop1h 00m

£81

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/12

08:35-09:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 6/12

05:25-06:25

Nonstop1h 00m

£81

Rio de JaneiroSao Paulo

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

GIGGRU

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/12

06:50-08:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 13/12

05:00-06:05

Nonstop1h 05m

£81

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo (average of £66). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo in September is currently the most expensive (average of £115). 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 GIG to SAO?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo

The most flights from GIG to SAO are scheduled on a Monday (128 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo flights typically cost between £71 and £137 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on GOL (4 Dec–6 Dec).

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

About 11% of weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flights?

Over the past year, GOL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo, you should look to book at least 73 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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo in 1h 15m. Fly via GOL to get the fastest option. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Sao Paulo are separated by a distance of 211 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo?

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo are Air China (93%), British Airways (90%) and Aeromexico (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo?

    While on average a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo is generally £582, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £75. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Sao Paulo Congonhas), you can expect to pay £524 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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–Galeão Intl to Sao Paulo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo (average of £66). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Sao Paulo in September is currently the most expensive (average of £115). 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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