Flying 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
PHP 2,540
Azul Airlines Azul Airlines SAO-RIO 1h 45m · Nonstop Wed, Sep 23
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Cheapest round-trip
PHP 3,001
Azul Airlines Azul Airlines SAO-RIO 1h · Nonstop Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
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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

Explore the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at PHP 2,540, and round-trip direct tickets start at PHP 3,001.

Top Airlines Flying from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, including LATAM Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, and Azul Airlines. Azul Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
LATAM Airlines logo LATAM Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes logo Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Azul Airlines logo Azul 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.

What is the cheapest month for 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 PHP 2,856; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to PHP 4,286.

PHP 4,286
PHP 3,571
PHP 2,856
PHP 2,141
    Cheapest
  • PHP 4,285
    Aug
  • PHP 4,120
    Sep
  • PHP 3,427
    Oct
  • PHP 3,108
    Nov
  • PHP 3,330
    Dec
  • PHP 3,555
    Jan
  • PHP 2,856
    Feb
  • PHP 3,282
    Mar
  • PHP 4,286
    Apr
  • PHP 3,183
    May
  • PHP 3,439
    Jun
  • PHP 3,436
    Jul

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

The 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.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is January, with an average price of PHP 11,584, and the most expensive month is March, with an average price of up to PHP 16,302.

PHP 16,302
PHP 13,943
PHP 11,584
PHP 9,225
    Cheapest
  • PHP 13,159
    Aug
  • PHP 12,236
    Sep
  • PHP 13,689
    Oct
  • PHP 13,835
    Nov
  • PHP 13,865
    Dec
  • PHP 11,584
    Jan
  • PHP 15,253
    Feb
  • PHP 16,302
    Mar
  • PHP 15,964
    Apr
  • PHP 13,543
    May
  • PHP 14,433
    Jun
  • PHP 13,475
    Jul

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The average weekly fares for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Wednesday offers the lowest fares for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Friday typically has the highest fares.

PHP 8,888
PHP 7,856
PHP 6,824
PHP 5,792
    Cheapest
  • PHP 6,970
    Mon
  • PHP 7,085
    Tue
  • PHP 6,824
    Wed
  • PHP 8,343
    Thu
  • PHP 8,888
    Fri
  • PHP 8,102
    Sat
  • PHP 8,389
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro during National Heroes Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro during National Heroes Day.

National Heroes Day is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are available on Sep 1, starting from PHP 3,308.

PHP 7,619
PHP 5,464
PHP 3,308
PHP 1,153
    Cheapest
  • PHP 6,480
    27
    Aug
  • PHP 6,137
    28
  • PHP 5,667
    29
  • PHP 7,619
    30
  • PHP 6,010
    31
  • PHP 3,308
    1
    Sep
  • PHP 5,152
    2

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 PHP 2,540 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. VCP to RRJ on Wed, Sep 23), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 3,001 departing on Mon, Aug 24 and returning on Thu, Aug 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: LATAM Airlines Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Azul Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 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 546 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 (12:57)
  • 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 Wed, Sep 23, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 2,540.
    · 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.
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  • 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 18, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at PHP 1,401.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to RIOgaleão International Airport (GRU-GIG) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleão 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 PHP 7,978. 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 PHP 12,420. 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 traveller 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 airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The average fare for all direct flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest direct flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting from PHP 8,604.

PHP 7,502
PHP 8,604
PHP 9,707
PHP 10,810
PHP 11,912
Azul Airlines
PHP 8,604
Azul Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
PHP 9,309
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
LATAM Airlines
PHP 11,912
LATAM Airlines

Which airline operates the most frequent flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Total number of flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, LATAM Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with 218 flights per week.

11
80
149
218
LATAM Airlines
218
LATAM Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
213
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Azul Airlines
188
Azul Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
101
TAP Air Portugal
avianca
84
avianca
Aerolineas Argentinas
80
Aerolineas Argentinas

How many flights operate daily from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Friday is the day with the most flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Wednesday has the fewest.

1018
899
779
660
Highest
868
Mon
819
Tue
779
Wed
817
Thu
1018
Fri
884
Sat
858
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.