The observed direct connection between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) covers approximately 213 mi. The estimated flight time is around 55m. Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas, LATAM Airlines Brasil, Plymouth School of Flying, Propair and Pskovavia have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is São Paulo from Rio de Janeiro by air?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport and Santos Dumont Airport is approximately 213 mi.
How long is the flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 55m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes, a direct connection between GRU and SDU has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas, LATAM Airlines Brasil, Plymouth School of Flying, Propair and Pskovavia.
How often is there a flight from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
On average around 1 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 373 observed flights. Mainly LATAM Airlines Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?
Same local time in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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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