Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro
Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro
Looking for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro? 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 Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,000–6,500 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 Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro for specific travel dates.
2026-12-04
GRU - GIG
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,000 Pts + $6.5
2026-12-04
GRU - GIG
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,000 Pts + $6.6
2026-12-04
GRU - GIG
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,000 Pts + $6.6
2027-01-04
GRU - GIG
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 6,400 Pts + $6.5
2026-12-04
GRU - GIG
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,500 Pts + $6.6
2026-12-04
GRU - GIG
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,500 Pts + $6.6
Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro 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
Rio De Janeiro is in the same time zone as Sao Paulo.
Airports in Sao Paulo
CGH · Congonhas
GRU · Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro Intl
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl
SDU · Santos Dumont
SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Sao Jose Dos Campos - Rio De Janeiro · Sao Jose Dos Campos is 49 mi from Sao Paulo
Flights Campinas - Rio De Janeiro · Campinas is 51 mi from Sao Paulo
Flights Sao Paulo - Juiz de Fora · Juiz de Fora is 96 mi from Rio De Janeiro
Premium cabin flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro
Selected hotels for your next stay
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
From 8,000 Pts or $299
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
From Pts or $366
Copacabana, RJ (Brazil)
Emiliano Rio(SLH)
From Pts or $586
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro 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 Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.
Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro 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.
Rio De Janeiro is in the same time zone as Sao Paulo.
Departures from Sao Paulo: Congonhas (CGH), Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro Intl (GRU). Arrivals in Rio De Janeiro: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl (GIG), Santos Dumont (SDU), Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rio De Janeiro, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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