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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 993. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas

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

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas

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

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 456
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 8 mins
Most popular airlineGOL Linhas Aéreas
Average flights per week633

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas is R 993. 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.
1 hour and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Airlines and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas.
As of July 2026, there are 652 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport on Friday, 21 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Paulo Congonhas.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport.

  • Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio de Janeiro.

  • Flights from SDU to CGH start from 06:05 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Azul. Overall, there are 328 weekly Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your SDU to CGH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • You can travel nonstop to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:

  • Most travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.

  • GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier that offers SDU to CGH flights. A dependable 80.02% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • When it comes to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SDU:

Arriving at Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)

When to fly to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • December is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in March.

  • The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SDU to CGH in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its leading attractions. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without dropping by Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.

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