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Rio de Janeiro.P3,455 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P3,455, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P3,627 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 7 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P3,627, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P3,627 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P3,627, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P3,627 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P3,627, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P3,627 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P3,627, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P3,627 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P3,627, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P4,167 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P4,167, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P4,199 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Congonhas on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Congonhas.Price includes taxes and charges.From P4,199, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas 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 Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont flights are currently cheapest in November.
Sep
from P4,827
Oct
from P4,199
Nov
from P3,627
Dec
from P4,338
Jan
from P3,627
Feb
from P4,167
Mar
from P3,627
Apr
from P4,626
May
from P4,626
Jun
from P5,014
Jul
from P11,916
Aug
from P11,504

Direct flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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

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Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP3,455
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 3 mins
Most popular airlineGOL Linhas Aéreas
Average flights per week409

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is P3,458. 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 3 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Airlines and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
As of September 2025, there are 409 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is usually February.
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 Santos Dumont Airport on Friday, 27 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 3 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.
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.
Currently, GOL Linhas Aéreas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

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

  • Take a direct flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • You can choose from 428 weekly Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Gol is the earliest you can take. Azul operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.

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

  • During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • With direct flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport available through various airlines, flying to Rio De Janeiro (and then other corners of Brazil) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Azul.

  • The most punctual carrier offering CGH to SDU flights is LATAM Airlines. Its services land without delay 74.81% of the time.

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

  • P1,818 is the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. A return flight starts from P3,455. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CGH to SDU.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from CGH to SDU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport.

Handy information about Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • When it comes to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport's on-time performance, 73.8% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near CGH? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SDU instead:

  • Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Santos Dumont Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

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

  • From Santos Dumont Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGH to SDU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.

  • Belo Horizonte is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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