Direct flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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Last updated on: 04-05-2026

São Paulo

Brazil

CGH

Congonhas/São Paulo National Airport

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

GIG

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

223 miles · (359 km)

Flight time

1 hour and 10 minutes

Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-800

São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CGH to GIG, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro

What is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

🌴 Tropical

Rio de Janeiro is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Since Rio de Janeiro is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

Rio de Janeiro

GIG

Airlines flying from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Airline-specific flight schedules from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from São Paulo CGH to Rio de Janeiro GIG, which is Gol. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their CGH GIG flight schedule.

Gol (G3)

Gol flight schedulefrom São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Flights

Flights from CGH to GIG are operated 25 times a week, with an average of 4 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:00 - 19:10. The earliest flight departs at 06:00, the last flight departs at 19:10. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. The flight distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 223 miles (or 359 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ).