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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 1:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 12:58 am.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 1h 03m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from $75 to $162, with an average of $104 over the past 12 months. Anything below $75 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 145% above the $104 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $104 round-trip, compared to $157 via a layover through Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX).

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

• Azul: 91% on time
• GOL: 91% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 35% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 15%.

One-way fares from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $54, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Brasilia (BSB) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $106 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $123, a difference of $17.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL
• Azul
• BoA

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 18m, compared with 10h 26m via Brasilia (BSB) and 12h 32m via Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX).

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Rio de Janeiro's arrival airport options are Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). GIG is about 12.4 miles from the city center and is Rio's largest and busiest airport. SDU is smaller and about 1 km from downtown Rio. Both airports serve direct, non-stop flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU). SDU has multiple daily flights on the route. For downtown Rio, SDU is the closer airport.

LATAM Airlines allows one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 12 kg (about 26.5 lb) and one personal item. On fares other than Basic, GOL Airlines allows one small bag up to 12 kg and one small personal item. Its Basic fare includes only one small personal item, though a 12 kg small bag can be purchased separately. Azul Airlines allows one piece of carry-on baggage on direct flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.