Key Facts About Flights From Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

The distance between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 360.35 km. It takes around 1 hour 1 minute on average to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
AED 161
Azul Airlines Azul Airlines SAO-RIO 1h 45m · Nonstop Mon, Aug 24
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Cheapest round-trip
AED 197
Azul Airlines Azul Airlines SAO-RIO 1h · Nonstop Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
360.35 km
Flight distance
1h 1m
Average flight time

Book direct and connecting flights from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from AED 161 one-way and AED 197 rounded trip. Compare prices for the next 3 months and find the cheapest dates to fly.

Best Airlines for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Flights (SAO – RIO)

Compare cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (SAO–RIO) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: Azul Airlines.
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes logo Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
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LATAM Airlines logo LATAM Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is February, with an average price of AED 173; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to AED 377.

AED 377
AED 275
AED 173
AED 71
    Cheapest
  • AED 377
    Aug
  • AED 249
    Sep
  • AED 207
    Oct
  • AED 188
    Nov
  • AED 201
    Dec
  • AED 215
    Jan
  • AED 173
    Feb
  • AED 198
    Mar
  • AED 259
    Apr
  • AED 192
    May
  • AED 208
    Jun
  • AED 208
    Jul

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

Average price of round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are found during January, with an average price of AED 698. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to AED 983.

AED 983
AED 841
AED 698
AED 556
    Cheapest
  • AED 757
    Aug
  • AED 738
    Sep
  • AED 825
    Oct
  • AED 834
    Nov
  • AED 836
    Dec
  • AED 698
    Jan
  • AED 919
    Feb
  • AED 983
    Mar
  • AED 962
    Apr
  • AED 816
    May
  • AED 870
    Jun
  • AED 812
    Jul

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

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

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

AED 535
AED 474
AED 413
AED 352
    Cheapest
  • AED 417
    Mon
  • AED 424
    Tue
  • AED 413
    Wed
  • AED 499
    Thu
  • AED 535
    Fri
  • AED 483
    Sat
  • AED 503
    Sun

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 AED 161 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. VCP to RRJ on Mon, Aug 24), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AED 197 departing on Thu, Aug 27 and returning on Tue, Sep 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Azul 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 1 minute to fly from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 549 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 -- AD4193 (06:05)
  • 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, Aug 24, with one-way flights priced at just AED 161.
    · 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on August 25, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at AED 170.
  • 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: Galeão International Airport (GIG) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
  • The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is AED 475. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is AED 768. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Azul and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with an average price of AED 516.

AED 449
AED 516
AED 584
AED 651
AED 718
Azul Airlines
AED 516
Azul Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
AED 560
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
LATAM Airlines
AED 718
LATAM Airlines

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, LATAM Airlines operates the most flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with 220 flight per week.

9
79
150
220
LATAM Airlines
220
LATAM Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
216
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Azul Airlines
189
Azul Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
102
TAP Air Portugal
avianca
84
avianca
Aerolineas Argentinas
79
Aerolineas Argentinas

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

Data is based on the number of flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

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

1047
915
783
651
Highest
865
Mon
828
Tue
783
Wed
828
Thu
1047
Fri
900
Sat
825
Sun