Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from AU$ 34

Flight FAQs

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

  Based on Trip.com data, LATAM Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 34 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CGH to SDU on Sat, Mar 14), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 50 departing on Fri, Mar 20 and returning on Thu, Mar 26.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 the flights from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)?

  It takes about 1 hour 3 minutes to fly from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).

• 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 528 flight per week flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Azul: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AD4469 (08:21)

• 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 Sat, Mar 14, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 34.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is LATAM 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 is the best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro to get the best price?

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

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on January 22, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at AU$ 28.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to 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).

• What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

  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.