Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo
Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo
Looking for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,500–7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
GIG - GRU
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,500 Pts + $6.6
2026-11-08
GIG - GRU
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,500 Pts + $6.6
2026-11-09
GIG - GRU
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,500 Pts + $6.6
2026-11-09
GIG - GRU
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,500 Pts + $6.6
2026-11-08
GIG - GRU
Economy | Non stop
From 7,500 Pts + $6.6
2026-11-08
GIG - GRU
Economy | Non stop
From 7,500 Pts + $6.6
Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo flight facts
Distance
207 mi
334 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Sao Paulo is in the same time zone as Rio De Janeiro.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl
SDU · Santos Dumont
SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base
Airports in Sao Paulo
CGH · Congonhas
GRU · Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Rio De Janeiro - Sao Jose Dos Campos · Sao Jose Dos Campos is 49 mi from Sao Paulo
Flights Rio De Janeiro - Campinas · Campinas is 51 mi from Sao Paulo
Flights Juiz de Fora - Sao Paulo · Juiz de Fora is 96 mi from Rio De Janeiro
Premium cabin flights from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo
Selected hotels for your next stay
São Paulo (Brazil)
JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo
From Pts or $305
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel
From Pts or $223
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Grand Hyatt São Paulo
From Pts or $986
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo.
Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo are about 207 miles (334 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 207-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sao Paulo is in the same time zone as Rio De Janeiro.
Departures from Rio De Janeiro: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl (GIG), Santos Dumont (SDU), Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ). Arrivals in Sao Paulo: Congonhas (CGH), Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro Intl (GRU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sao Paulo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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