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Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro provides passengers with a variety of alternatives for public transit, such as municipal buses, executive buses (Frescao), the subway (metro), tiny buses known as vans, and a ferry service. The stages may be found at the terminals' corresponding departure points.

A transit hotel, the TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport can be found inside the international departures section of Terminal 3 of the Sao Paulo—Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can avoid the morning rush to the airport by spending the night here since it has good amenities like showers and free Wi-Fi connection.

The airport provides three separate parking options, each with nightly surveillance, electronic services in the cabins, and insurance against theft and fire. The premium building is accessible through Terminals 2 and 3 with far greater comfort and convenience, covered boxes, and easy access during boarding and upon arrival at your destination. There is economy parking, a low-cost option that offers open-air areas, and it is situated near the cargo port's entrance.

If you are flying into SDU, you have the option of making specific arrangements in advance to get help in navigating the airport's security checkpoints and locating your gate upon arrival. Restrooms that are accessible to people with disabilities are provided at the airport, in addition to further assistance for passengers with a concealed disability.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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.

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

• GOL
• LATAM Airlines
• Azul

Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro may depart from several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP), with arrivals available at airports in Rio de Janeiro area such as Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average ₪303 round-trip, compared to ₪473 via a layover through Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪48–₪301 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Brasilia (BSB) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 1% of one-stop connections

Brasilia (BSB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪307 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪334, a difference of ₪27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 27%, afternoon flights for 26%, and night flights for 9%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach and Praia de Ipanema. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 01:07
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 00:57.

The flight takes about 1h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 102% above the route average of ₪303. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro takes 1h 02m, covering 579 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

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

• GOL: 91% on time
• Azul: 87% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 6h 06m via Brasilia (BSB) and 12h 32m via Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX).

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around ₪32:

· FOCO
· Localiza
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around ₪31:

· FOCO
· MOVIDA
· Avis
· Budget
· Localiza

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro range from ₪229 to ₪452, with an average of ₪303 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪229 counts as a good deal.