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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 04:10 and lands at 05:22
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 00:17.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport takes 1h 12m, covering 212 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport range from £55 to £104, with an average of £73 over the past 12 months. Anything below £55 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 115% above the £73 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £73 return, compared with £327 via a stopover through Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA).

GOL is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Azul has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights are:

• GOL: 92% on time
• Azul: 91% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights, with 48% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 15%, and Night flights for 9%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £86 to £544. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £48, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). Flights usually arrive at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

Connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £72 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £96, a difference of £24.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL
• Azul

Flying via Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 22m, compared to 12h 08m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Esporte Clube Pinheiros is one of the most viewed places in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.