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Among airlines operating Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport 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.

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

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL
• Azul

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

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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $101 round-trip, compared to $195 via a layover through Brasilia (BSB).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Brasilia (BSB) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 9% 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 12% on the Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $99 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $112, a difference of $13. 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights, with 35% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 7%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:02 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 10:27 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 105% above the route average of $101. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport takes 1h 02m, covering 225 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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $68.

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

• GOL: 90% on time
• Azul: 88% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 86% on time

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

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.

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 5h 46m via Brasilia (BSB).

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· MOVIDA
· Avis
· Budget
· Localiza

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport range from $76 to $146, with an average of $101 over the past 12 months. Anything below $76 counts as a good deal.