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Flight deals from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.$121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$123 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$123 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$131 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$138 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan, returning Thu, 15 Jan.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$139 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Dec, returning Thu, 1 Jan.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$144 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
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from $147
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from $139
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from $378
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Direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont: Alternative routes

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

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$121
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time59 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week161

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is $121. 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.
59 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
Delta, ITA Airways and Air Europa fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
As of July 2025, there are 161 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 59 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 Santos Dumont 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.
Currently, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.

  • Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro follow the same timezone, UTC-3.

  • Take your pick of 130 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Azul is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.

  • To ensure you catch your GRU to SDU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Azul is your gateway to exploring Rio De Janeiro (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Azul on this route.

  • Azul ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GRU to SDU flights, with 86.61% of its services arriving as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Currently, $51 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $121. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from GRU to SDU, reserve your journey nine months before your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from GRU to SDU couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRU:

Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SDU:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Santos Dumont Airport around three weeks before travelling.

Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Santos Dumont Airport to central Rio De Janeiro has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 15 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to SDU in July. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Rio De Janeiro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key highlights.

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