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

• Earliest: departs at 1:05 am and lands at 2:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 11:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport takes 1h 13m, covering 251 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.

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport range from $71 to $143, with an average of $93 over the past 12 months. Anything below $71 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 89% above the route average of $93. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $93 round-trip, compared to $275 via a layover through Brasilia (BSB).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 26%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 13%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $134 to $756. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $76, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Viracopos 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 Viracopos (VCP).

Morning 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.

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 Viracopos Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

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

• Brasilia (BSB) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 8% 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 22% on the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $97 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $123, a difference of $26. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Azul
• GOL

Flying via Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 49m via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF).

Some of the most popular sights in Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport are Allianz Parque, Autódromo José Carlos Pace and São Paulo Expo. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport on KAYAK.

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

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