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Flight deals from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 1,879. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Rio de Janeiro.R 836 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 836, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 877 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 877, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 937 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 937, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 959 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 959, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 974 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 974, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 1,024 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,024, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 1,066 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,066, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 1,075 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,075, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 1,106 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jun.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,106, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 1,106 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,106, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 1,342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Aug.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 1 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,342, select.

Rio de Janeiro.R 1,594 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jul.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 13 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,594, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 836
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	1 hr, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Aerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week	1,117

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is R 1,871. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

1 hour and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Which airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Delta and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

How many flights are there a week from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

As of September 2026, there are 1,117 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Friday, 19 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Rio de Janeiro Internacional?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Rio de Janeiro?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional with?

Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know

Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
Every week, there are 84 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 00:05 Gol flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:50 with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your GRU to GIG flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Rio de Janeiro (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a cinch with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 80.5% of services arriving as scheduled, GOL Linhas Aéreas has the best on-time record for GRU to GIG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GRU and GIG:
- Bogota Airport
- Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
- Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

At the moment, R 836 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,871. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GRU to GIG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GRU to GIG.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)

Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near GRU:

Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Follow your own route with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio de Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to GIG in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

Explore more of Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. About 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are highlights.