Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is 1 hour.
Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can choose from 26 weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Azul is the earliest available. Azul operates the latest service of the day at 14:50.
Your GRU to SDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Rio de Janeiro (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport offered by this airline.
LATAM Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 81.03% of services landing on schedule, Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to SDU flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Right now, R 829 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,752. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from GRU to SDU, book your journey three months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to GRU? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
If you're coming in on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near SDU:
Travel at your own pace with a Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio de Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to SDU in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its leading sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
