Sao PaulotoRio de JaneiroFlight Time
GRU–GIG · Nonstop
Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport) to Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) is about 1h 1m, covering 209 miles. LATAM, LATAM Airlines, and GOL Airlines fly the route nonstop with 15-16/day departures, from 00:09 to 23:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 1m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 209 mi | Nonstop | 15-16/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
LATAM, LATAM Airlines, and GOL Airlines operate 15-16/day flights from GRU to GIG. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at GRU.
- First departure
- 00:09
- Last departure
- 23:55
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 53
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM | 7-8/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 07:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
GIG to GRU flights — 12-13/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for GRU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 108 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) is about 1h 1m, based on the 209-mile flying distance.
How far is Sao Paulo from Rio de Janeiro?
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) is about 209 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. LATAM, LATAM Airlines, and GOL Airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG), with 15-16/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
LATAM, LATAM Airlines, GOL Airlines, and BoA fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
What aircraft fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
The GRU–GIG route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Sao Paulo
- CGH - Sao PauloCongonhas Airport · 18 mi from GRUFlights from CGH