Travelling from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio de Janeiro.
Each week, there are 26 Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, go for the 06:55 Azul flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:20 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you catch your SDU to GRU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Sao Paulo (and perhaps some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SDU to GRU flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight is R 867. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,874. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDU to GRU.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SDU to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport from central Rio de Janeiro, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SDU? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in March.
Book your flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport for February if you want to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SDU to GRU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel about 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, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are among its highlights.
