Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to São Paulo (GRU)

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fly from GIG to São Paulo/Guarulhos Intl. Airport?
Purchase your ticket with LATAM Airlines and you'll be airborne for around 1 hour and 10 minutes. This sought-after airline operates a direct flight that jets off at 12:20PM from GIG and reaches São Paulo/Guarulhos Intl. Airport at 1:30PM. Expedia has some amazing flight deals, so take a look at what's available on this route today.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) to GRU Airport last minute?
When it's time to book your flights, it pays to be prepared. While you may be able to score a deal on a Galeão Intl. Airport to GRU flight at the last minute, fares usually don't get cheaper as the departure date nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to book a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days ahead. For international journeys it's three to four months.
What airports do you fly into for Sao Paulo from Rio de Janeiro?
Guarulhos - Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl. Airport (GRU), Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Sao Jose dos Campos (SJK-Sao Jose dos Campos-Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf) are your choices when taking off from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Around 21 kilometers northeast of downtown Sao Paulo, Guarulhos - Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl. Airport (GRU) is the city's principal hub. Keep in mind factors such as flight schedules and the distance to your hotel before choosing your airport. Municipal Theatre of São Paulo and Ibirapuera Park are two fantastic attractions to add to your must-see list when you reach your destination.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) to GRU Airport?
For LATAM Airlines flights setting off from GIG to Guarulhos - Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl. Airport (GRU), the peak period is between 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If you want to avoid holdups, book the earliest flight. This way you're likely to miss the air traffic that builds up as the day goes by.
Can I change the date of my flight from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) to Guarulhos - Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl. Airport (GRU)?
It's a cinch to make changes to your Galeão Intl. Airport to GRU journey yourself. Access your itinerary via the Expedia Trips portal and select "change flight." Look around for new flights and secure the one that better fits your plans. You'll see an estimate of applicable flight change costs. Alternatively, visit our Customer Service portal to connect with our Virtual Agent and quickly get answers to your questions.

Travel information

Travel information

Origin airport
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
Destination airport
Guarulhos - Governor André Franco Montoro Intl.
Distance
335 km
Average flight time
1 hour 8 mins

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