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For hotels at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG), you can check into Aerotel in the International Terminal or Rio Aeroporto Hotel on the third floor of Terminal 1. Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao is the best nearby option, with a free airport shuttle that leaves every 20 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG), approximately 12.4 miles from the city center, is Rio's largest and busiest airport. On the other hand, Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is smaller and much closer to downtown Rio, approximately 4.3 miles. Both airports serve a fair share of direct and one-stop flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU). If you’re staying in downtown Rio, SDU is the best arrival airport.

GIG, which is slightly far from downtown Rio, has several transportation options available to get you to the city center. You can take the Rapid Transport bus (BRT), the quickest option from the airport. The BRT utilizes exclusive travel lanes and will get you to central Rio in around 20 minutes. The air-conditioned Real Auto Bus (Premium) is a cheaper transportation option to downtown Rio. You may also consider taxis, car rentals, and hotel shuttles.

All direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro have a maximum carry-on weight allowance of up to 22 lb. LATAM Airlines and GOL Airlines allow one piece of hand baggage and one personal item, while Azul Airlines limits you to one piece of carry-on baggage. You can upgrade your ticket if you want to bring more carry-on baggage.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL
• Azul

Flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azul: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 140 round-trip, compared to C$ 218 via a layover through Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 29–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Brasilia (BSB) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 7% of one-stop connections

Brasilia (BSB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 141 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 154, a difference of C$ 12. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 15%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 1:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 12:58 am.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 139% above the route average of C$ 140. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 1h 03m, covering 550 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 93, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Azul is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while GOL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights are:

• Azul: 91% on time
• GOL: 91% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 18m, compared with 10h 26m via Brasilia (BSB) and 12h 32m via Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX).

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around C$ 15:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around C$ 14:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from C$ 105 to C$ 215, with an average of C$ 140 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 105 counts as a good deal.