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Sao Paulo.$102 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $102, select.
Sao Paulo.$107 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $107, select.
Sao Paulo.$112 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $112, select.
Sao Paulo.$123 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.
Sao Paulo.$131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Jun, returning Sat, 21 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
Sao Paulo.$131 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
Sao Paulo.$132 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Jul.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.
Sao Paulo.$141 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $141, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $131
Jul
from $132
Aug
from $107
Sep
from $102
Oct
from $146
Nov
from $141
Dec
from $146
Jan
from $131
Feb
from $146
Mar
from $146
Apr
from $200
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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas: Alternative routes

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

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$102
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 9 mins
Most popular airlineGOL Linhas Aéreas
Average flights per week213

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas is $102. 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 9 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Airlines and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas.
As of June 2025, there are 213 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont to Sao Paulo Congonhas is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 9 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 Sao Paulo Congonhas 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 Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, GOL Linhas Aéreas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Paulo Congonhas.

Travelling from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.

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

  • Each week, there are 425 Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flights. To get going early, go for the 06:00 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:20 with Azul.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SDU to CGH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. When you're ready to start your Sao Paulo holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Brazil:

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

  • With a dependable 80.34% of services arriving as planned, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SDU to CGH flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • $43 is the best price for a one-way Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight. A return flight starts at $102. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from SDU to CGH, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SDU to CGH.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport.

Handy information about Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Of the flights that depart from Santos Dumont Airport, 78.67% land on time at their destination.

  • Santos Dumont Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to SDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo

  • Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Santos Dumont Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport for February if you want to visit Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SDU to CGH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its top sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.

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