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Among airlines operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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.

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

• LATAM Airlines
• GOL

Flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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

• 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–Galeão Intl Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 150 round-trip, compared to C$ 219 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$ 32–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Brasilia (BSB) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 9% 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 6% on the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 146 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 155, a difference of C$ 8. 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–Galeão Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 14%.

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

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

• 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 111% above the route average of C$ 150. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 1h 03m, covering 546 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–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 83, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

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 Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 26m, compared with 12h 32m via Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) and 13h 02m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from C$ 120 to C$ 224, with an average of C$ 150 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 120 counts as a good deal.