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Low Price Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, including Azul Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, and LATAM Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes.
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Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes logo Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 46, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 44.

Displayed flight fares from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Flight Details

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo is approximately 360.35km. It takes around 1 hour 16 minutes on average to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 46
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 44
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance360.35km
Average flight time1 hour 16 minutes
Popular airlineAzul
Flight statistics for the Rio de Janeiro–Sao Paulo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Average price of one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is Jul, with an average price of AU$ 71. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Feb, with an average price of up to AU$ 160.

AU$ 160
AU$ 116
AU$ 71
AU$ 27
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 160
    Feb
  • AU$ 75
    Mar
  • AU$ 102
    Apr
  • AU$ 95
    May
  • AU$ 73
    Jun
  • AU$ 71
    Jul
  • AU$ 125
    Aug
  • AU$ 102
    Sep
  • AU$ 75
    Oct
  • AU$ 71
    Nov
  • AU$ 87
    Dec
  • AU$ 77
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Average price of round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo are found during Jul, with an average price of AU$ 185. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Nov, with an average price of up to AU$ 293.

AU$ 293
AU$ 239
AU$ 185
AU$ 131
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 292
    Feb
  • AU$ 261
    Mar
  • AU$ 246
    Apr
  • AU$ 235
    May
  • AU$ 198
    Jun
  • AU$ 185
    Jul
  • AU$ 237
    Aug
  • AU$ 264
    Sep
  • AU$ 244
    Oct
  • AU$ 293
    Nov
  • AU$ 259
    Dec
  • AU$ 241
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is Sat, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 241
AU$ 207
AU$ 172
AU$ 138
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 185
    Mon
  • AU$ 180
    Tue
  • AU$ 186
    Wed
  • AU$ 175
    Thu
  • AU$ 180
    Fri
  • AU$ 172
    Sat
  • AU$ 241
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Sao Paulo (SAO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 46 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GIG to GRU on Tue, Mar 24), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 44 departing on Thu, Feb 26 and returning on Wed, Mar 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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.
  • It takes about 1 hour 16 minutes to fly from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Sao Paulo (SAO).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 537 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 (10:19) LATAM Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LA4673 (12:14) LATAM Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LA3901 (06:12)
  • 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 Tue, Mar 24, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 46.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes.
    · 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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 AU$ 32.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Rio de Janeiro toSao Paulo

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, with an average price of AU$ 177.

AU$ 153
AU$ 177
AU$ 201
AU$ 225
AU$ 249
Azul Airlines
AU$ 177
Azul Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
AU$ 177
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
LATAM Airlines
AU$ 249
LATAM Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Data is based on the number of flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes operates the most flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, with 229 flight per week.

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61
145
229
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
229
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
LATAM Airlines
217
LATAM Airlines
Azul Airlines
173
Azul Airlines
Qatar Airways
78
Qatar Airways
TAP Air Portugal
67
TAP Air Portugal
avianca
61
avianca

How many flights are there each day from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

924
832
739
647
Highest
785
Mon
739
Tue
759
Wed
756
Thu
924
Fri
761
Sat
767
Sun