Flights from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Flights from GRU to GIG cover roughly 336 km and about 1 hour in the air — with 3 carriers recorded with nonstop service (reference data). Compare every option on the route below and book with the provider you choose.

Our reference schedule data records nonstop service between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) — our route database lists City Connexion Airlines, LAN Airlines, United Airlines. Airline schedules can change, so check current availability through our flight-search partners.

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Nonstop airlines on this route

City Connexion Airlines, LAN Airlines, United Airlines — 3 carriers recorded with nonstop service on this airport pair.

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Flight time and distance

GRU → GIG covers roughly 336 km (209 miles). A nonstop takes about 1 hour in the air.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?

Our reference schedule data records nonstop service on this pair (City Connexion Airlines, LAN Airlines, United Airlines). Airline schedules can change, so check current availability through our flight-search partners.

How long is the flight from GRU to GIG?

The great-circle distance is about 336 km, roughly 1 hour in the air for a nonstop.

Which airlines fly GRU → GIG?

City Connexion Airlines, LAN Airlines, United Airlines — as recorded in the reference schedule data.

What are the alternatives to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport?

Search by city (São Paulo) to compare every airport serving the metro area in one query — low-cost carriers often use secondary airports with lower fares.

How far in advance should I book flights from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?

short-haul fares like this move fast in both directions — booking one to three weeks ahead is the usual sweet spot, and same-day walk-up fares are the worst case. These are booking windows, not rules — fares change constantly, so compare dates in the search above and book when the total, bags included, is right.

What is the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?

The cheapest month depends on the demand calendar at Rio De Janeiro — school holidays, the Christmas–New Year peak and major local events price highest, and shoulder-season months between them price lowest. Rather than trusting a generic answer, open the fare calendar on the search above: it shows real prices for every date this month and next, so the cheap windows are visible immediately.

What day of the week is cheapest to fly from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?

Midweek departures — Tuesday to Thursday — commonly price below Friday–Sunday on routes like São Paulo → Rio De Janeiro, because leisure demand concentrates at the weekend. The pattern is not guaranteed on every date, so compare a midweek date against your first-choice day in the search above before locking in.

How do I get from GIG airport to Rio De Janeiro?

no rail — BRT Transcarioca + taxis ~40 min. Galeão’s landside loop is calm — the Linha Amarela toll decides your speed. FlyraGo’s Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport airport transfer guide compares fixed-price cars, taxis and public transport for this airport.

Do I need a visa to fly from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?

It depends on your nationality, not on the route — two travellers on the same São Paulo → Rio De Janeiro flight can face completely different entry rules. Check the destination country’s official immigration site or your foreign-ministry travel advice for your passport, and do it before booking: some destinations require a visa obtained in advance, others issue visas or waivers on arrival.

How many bags can I take on flights from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?

Whatever the fare you buy includes — baggage is set by the carrier and fare class, not the route, and the carriers on this pair (City Connexion Airlines, LAN Airlines, United Airlines) price bags very differently. Low-cost fares usually include cabin bags only and charge per checked bag; full-service fares typically include at least one. Compare totals with your bags added, because a dearer fare with bags included is often cheaper overall.

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