Travelling from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP): 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 Viracopos Airport.
Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 42 weekly Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Azul is the earliest flight you can take. Azul operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SDU to VCP flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Azul Airlines is your ticket to exploring Sao Paulo (and perhaps some other great corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport offered by this popular airline.
Azul Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SDU to VCP flights, with 73.88% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flight is R 1,021. A return fare right now is R 1,897. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDU to VCP.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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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 complete their journey on time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SDU? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VCP instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
September is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sao Paulo in March.
When booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDU to VCP in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are key reasons to visit.
