Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is 1 hour 14 minutes.
Sao Paulo (the location of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro are in the same timezone — UTC-3.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Choose from 151 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GRU to GIG is the 00:05 GOL Linhas Aéreas option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:55 with GOL Linhas Aéreas.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from GRU to Rio De Janeiro.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro that touches down at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Once you've booked cheap tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're flying within Brazil. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're ready to go.
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near GRU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro
Rs10,076 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start from Rs20,106. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from GRU to Rio De Janeiro, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to GIG if you're taking a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Following your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 3 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from GRU to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from GRU to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the top attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Copacabana Beach.
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