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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, including Azul Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Gol Intelligent Airlines. Azul Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
Azul Airlines logo Azul Airlines
LATAM Airlines logo LATAM Airlines
Gol Intelligent Airlines logo Gol Intelligent Airlines
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 S$ 35, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 39.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo is approximately 360.35km. It takes around 1 hour 18 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 priceS$ 35
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 39
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance360.35km
Average flight time1 hour 18 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?

The 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.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is Jul, with an average price of S$ 63, and the most expensive month is Feb, with an average price of up to S$ 147.

S$ 147
S$ 105
S$ 63
S$ 21
    Cheapest
  • S$ 147
    Feb
  • S$ 67
    Mar
  • S$ 91
    Apr
  • S$ 85
    May
  • S$ 65
    Jun
  • S$ 63
    Jul
  • S$ 111
    Aug
  • S$ 91
    Sep
  • S$ 67
    Oct
  • S$ 63
    Nov
  • S$ 78
    Dec
  • S$ 69
    Jan

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

The 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.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is Jul, with an average price of S$ 165, and the most expensive month is Feb, with an average price of up to S$ 262.

S$ 262
S$ 214
S$ 165
S$ 117
    Cheapest
  • S$ 262
    Feb
  • S$ 232
    Mar
  • S$ 219
    Apr
  • S$ 209
    May
  • S$ 176
    Jun
  • S$ 165
    Jul
  • S$ 211
    Aug
  • S$ 235
    Sep
  • S$ 217
    Oct
  • S$ 261
    Nov
  • S$ 231
    Dec
  • S$ 215
    Jan

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

The average weekly fares for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo 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, Thu offers the lowest fares for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, while Sun typically has the highest fares.

S$ 209
S$ 176
S$ 143
S$ 110
    Cheapest
  • S$ 156
    Mon
  • S$ 145
    Tue
  • S$ 156
    Wed
  • S$ 143
    Thu
  • S$ 152
    Fri
  • S$ 144
    Sat
  • S$ 209
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Azul Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 35 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SDU to CGH on Wed, Feb 25), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 39 departing on Fri, Feb 27 and returning on Thu, Mar 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo with the following airlines, including: Azul LATAM Airlines Gol Intelligent 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 18 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 523 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 (10:40)
  • 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 Wed, Feb 25, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 35.
    · 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 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 14, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at S$ 39.
  • 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 to Sao Paulo

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

The average fare for all direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. (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 Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, with prices starting from S$ 158.

S$ 137
S$ 158
S$ 179
S$ 200
S$ 221
Azul Airlines
S$ 158
Azul Airlines
Gol Intelligent Airlines
S$ 158
Gol Intelligent Airlines
LATAM Airlines
S$ 221
LATAM Airlines

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Gol Intelligent Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, with 228 flights per week.

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59
144
228
Gol Intelligent Airlines
228
Gol Intelligent Airlines
LATAM Airlines
218
LATAM Airlines
Azul Airlines
172
Azul Airlines
Qatar Airways
78
Qatar Airways
TAP Air Portugal
64
TAP Air Portugal
avianca
59
avianca

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

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. (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 Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, while Tuesday has the fewest.

915
823
731
639
Highest
771
Mon
731
Tue
749
Wed
749
Thu
915
Fri
760
Sat
758
Sun