Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from GRU to GIG start at 00:05 — the earliest with Gol. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Gol. Overall, you can choose from 151 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your GRU to GIG flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, so jetting off to Rio De Janeiro (and then seeing more parts of Brazil!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Azul on this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier that offers GRU to GIG flights, with 78.42% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between GRU and GIG include:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
30 € is currently the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 60 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRU to GIG.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRU to GIG.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GRU:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRU to GIG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.