Question 1

How long does a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro generally make it to Sao Paulo in 1h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 225 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 46 and 72 nonstop flights that take off from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and land in Sao Paulo, with an average flight time of 1h 07m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport. Each week, there are 451 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 46 and 72 nonstop flights that take off from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and land in Sao Paulo, with an average flight time of 1h 07m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport. Each week, there are 451 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo was $45 for a one-way ticket and $89 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Rio-de-Janeiro-Santos-Dumont-SDU/Sao-Paulo-SAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Do I need a passport to fly between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

No <a href='/flight-routes/Rio-de-Janeiro-Santos-Dumont-SDU/Sao-Paulo-SAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are GOL (156 flights per week), LATAM Airlines (154 flights per week), and Azul (141 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are GOL (156 flights per week), LATAM Airlines (154 flights per week), and Azul (141 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sao Paulo on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sao Paulo on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

Which airports will I be using when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Sao Paulo, you’ll fly out from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. You’ll be landing in one of Sao Paulo’s 2 airports: Sao Paulo Congonhas or Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/Rio-de-Janeiro-Santos-Dumont-SDU/Sao-Paulo-SAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What’s the earliest departure time from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport at 6:05 am and will be landing in Sao Paulo at 7:15 am.

Question 12

What’s the latest departure time from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo jets off at 9:20 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

Question 13

Which airlines fly non-stop between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo. They are: Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Azul at $66 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Azul.

Question 14

Which airlines fly non-stop between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo. They are: Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Azul at $66 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Azul.

Question 15

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, and LATAM Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flight route.

Question 16

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flight route.

Question 17

On which days can I fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo on a daily basis.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo is January, where tickets cost $76 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $142 and $116 respectively.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo is January, where tickets cost $76 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $142 and $116 respectively.

Question 20

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. <a href='/flight-routes/Rio-de-Janeiro-Santos-Dumont-SDU/Sao-Paulo-SAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sao Paulo from Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Rio-de-Janeiro-Santos-Dumont-SDU/Sao-Paulo-SAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 22

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sao Paulo with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Rio-de-Janeiro-Santos-Dumont-SDU/Sao-Paulo-SAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 23

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sao Paulo from Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Rio-de-Janeiro-Santos-Dumont-SDU/Sao-Paulo-SAO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 24

How often are flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 90 minutes.

Question 25

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, GOL have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 26

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 27

What is the most punctual flight time for Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo were found on Azul ($89) and GOL ($98).

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo were found on Azul ($89) and GOL ($98).

Question 32

What is the cheapest Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo costs $70 on the route between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 35% cheaper than other Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport-Sao Paulo routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 33

What is the cheapest Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo costs $70 on the route between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 35% cheaper than other Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport-Sao Paulo routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 34

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 74% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 35

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 74% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to Sao Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Sao Paulo is Azul, followed by GOL and LATAM Airlines.

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What is the cheapest Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo flight route?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo is January, where tickets cost $76 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $142 and $116 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo were found on Azul ($89) and GOL ($98).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo?

Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are GOL (156 flights per week), LATAM Airlines (154 flights per week), and Azul (141 flights per week).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo?

How often are flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo delayed?

Weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flights?

Based on our data, GOL have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Sao Paulo per day?

How long does a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo take?

Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro generally make it to Sao Paulo in 1h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 225 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport at 6:05 am and will be landing in Sao Paulo at 7:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo jets off at 9:20 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

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What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo was $45 for a one-way ticket and $89 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo?

No

Which airports will I be using when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

On your way to Sao Paulo, you’ll fly out from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. You’ll be landing in one of Sao Paulo’s 2 airports: Sao Paulo Congonhas or Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

American Airlines, and LATAM Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

There are nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sao Paulo from Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sao Paulo with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sao Paulo from Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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