The observed direct connection between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) covers approximately 209 mi. The estimated flight time is around 55m. Azul Brazilian Airlines, BoA Boliviana de Aviacion, GOL Linhas Aereas, LATAM Airlines Brasil and Total Linhas Aéreas have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo by air?
The great-circle distance between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is approximately 209 mi.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 55m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?
Yes, a direct connection between GIG and GRU has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Azul Brazilian Airlines, BoA Boliviana de Aviacion, GOL Linhas Aereas, LATAM Airlines Brasil and Total Linhas Aéreas.
How often is there a flight from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?
On average around 2.5 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 1,095 observed flights. Mainly LATAM Airlines Brasil, GOL Linhas Aereas, Total Linhas Aéreas. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo?
Same local time in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
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