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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $127. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sao Paulo.$104 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Sao Paulo.$109 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $109, select.

Sao Paulo.$121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.

Sao Paulo.$127 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.

Sao Paulo.$129 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Sao Paulo.$129 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Sao Paulo.$129 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Sao Paulo.$131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.

Sao Paulo.$134 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.

Sao Paulo.$137 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Sao Paulo.$139 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Sao Paulo.$148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Sao Paulo.$149 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Sao Paulo.$153 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May, returning Sun, 23 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.

Sao Paulo.$153 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Fri, 11 Jun.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.

Sao Paulo.$156 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Viracopos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos flights are currently cheapest in December.

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Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sao Paulo Viracopos.

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$104
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	1 hr, 19 mins
Most popular airline	TAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week	204

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

How much are return flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos is $104. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos?

1 hour and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos.

Which airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos?

TAP Air Portugal, Avianca and Azul Airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos.

How many flights are there a week from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos?

As of September 2026, there are 204 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Sao Paulo Viracopos is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Sao Paulo Viracopos?

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 Sao Paulo Viracopos 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Sao Paulo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos with?

Currently, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Paulo Viracopos.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio de Janeiro.
Flights from GIG to VCP start at 01:20 — the first with Azul. The last departure is at 21:10 with Azul. Overall, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your GIG to VCP flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Sao Paulo (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Azul Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul Airlines on this route.
With 77.59% of services landing as planned, GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier operating GIG to VCP flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flight is $57. A round-trip fare is currently $104. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GIG to VCP.
The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from GIG to VCP.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport.

Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

Of the flights that depart from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GIG:

Arriving at Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)

If you're landing on a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near VCP:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to the centre of Sao Paulo has a drive time of about 1 hour 30 minutes. It's approximately 97 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.

When to fly to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)

September is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in March.
Book your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GIG to VCP in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of Brazil

Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Brazil, consider Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are key highlights.