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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 5,996. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 3,183 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 3,183, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 3,441 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 3,441, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 3,567 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 3,567, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 4,886 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 4,886, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 5,726 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 5,726, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 5,737 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 5,737, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 5,918 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 5,918, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 5,957 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 5,957, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 5,966 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 5,966, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 6,086 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,086, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 6,156 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,156, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 6,306 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,306, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 6,348 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,348, select.
Rio de Janeiro.₹ 7,410 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,410, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from ₹ 3,441
Jun
from ₹ 3,183
Jul
from ₹ 4,886
Aug
from ₹ 3,567
Sep
from ₹ 5,918
Oct
from ₹ 5,726
Nov
from ₹ 5,957
Dec
from ₹ 6,306
Jan
from ₹ 6,086
Feb
from ₹ 6,156
Mar
from ₹ 5,966
Apr
from ₹ 6,348

Direct flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro

Alternative Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
ClosestCheapest
from ₹ 3,183
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
from ₹ 4,163
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from ₹ 9,473
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Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 3,177
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 5 mins
Most popular airlineGOL Linhas Aéreas
Average flights per week654

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro is ₹ 5,987. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Airlines and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro.
As of May 2026, there are 660 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro is usually July.
If you're flying from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont – which is 2.6 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 5,987.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, 18 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, GOL Linhas Aéreas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Travelling from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Sao Paulo (the location of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport) and Rio de Janeiro share the same timezone — UTC-3.

  • With 332 flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the busiest route. Gol operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from CGH to SDU is with Azul at 21:25.

  • Leave enough time to catch your CGH to Rio de Janeiro flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Begin your trip at CGH and fly nonstop to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro tickets.

  • Top carriers that operate direct flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro include:

  • The journey from central Sao Paulo to CGH takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CGH:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro

  • ₹ 3,183 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. Return plane tickets start at ₹ 5,987. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from CGH to Rio de Janeiro. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from CGH to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio de Janeiro takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from CGH to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Following your CGH to Rio de Janeiro flight, rest your head at a hotel near SDU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • The journey will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RRJ after your CGH to Rio de Janeiro flight. Recover from your travel day or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new place at:

  • Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro is a smart way to go. Along with more affordable prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro in December.

  • The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGH to Rio de Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 14ºC and 29ºC.

More about Rio de Janeiro

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio de Janeiro right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are popular attractions which should feature on every Rio de Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading attractions. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without seeing Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.

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