Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Sao Paulo (SAO)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo (RIO-SAO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Azul Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$28 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SDU to CGH on Wed, Feb 25), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$31 departing on Thu, Feb 26 and returning on Wed, Mar 4.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo with the following airlines, including: Azul Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes LATAM Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

  It takes about 1 hour 16 minutes to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo.

• When is the best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 528 flight per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Azul: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- AD2898 (10:12) Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- G31005 (07:58) LATAM Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LA3901 (06:13)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

  To find best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$28.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Azul Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sao Paulo travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Sao Paulo (SAO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo on?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo on February 26, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at US$22.

• Which airports can I fly to for Sao Paulo from Rio de Janeiro?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sao Paulo, with Santos Dumont Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (SDU-CGH) is by far the most common option on this route: São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Viracopos International Airport (VCP).

• Is there any time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo?

  The time difference between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.