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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:03 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–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 1h 03m, covering 211 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–Galeão Intl Airport range from $88 to $169, with an average of $114 over the past 12 months. Anything below $88 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 123% above the $114 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $113 round-trip, compared to $157 via a layover through Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

One-way fares from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $68, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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–Galeão Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

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

• Brasilia (BSB) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $111 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $124, 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.

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

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL

Flying via Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 26m, compared with 12h 32m via Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) and 13h 02m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

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

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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.

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

• 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.