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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Azul Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$30 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. VCP to GIG on Mon, May 11), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$59 departing on Thu, Apr 2 and returning on Sat, Apr 4.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

  It takes about 1 hour 4 minutes to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 568 flight per week flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: LATAM Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LA3974 (12:27)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Mon, May 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$30.
  · 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 Rio de Janeiro travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on March 26, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at US$24.

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

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport (CGH-SDU) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleao International Airport (GIG) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

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

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

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

  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.