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Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL
• Azul

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). Flights usually arrive at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $95 round-trip, compared to $435 via a layover through Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $92 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $123, a difference of $31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 26%, afternoon flights for 21%, and night flights for 5%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are Allianz Parque, Avenida Paulista and Shopping Morumbi. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 3:50 am and lands at 5:02 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 12:17 am.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 114% above the route average of $95. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport takes 1h 12m, covering 212 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $57, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

GOL is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Azul has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights are:

• GOL: 92% on time
• Azul: 90% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 22m, compared with 12h 08m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· Localiza
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· keddy by Europcar

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport range from $73 to $133, with an average of $95 over the past 12 months. Anything below $73 counts as a good deal.