Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo (GIG–CGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–CGH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Gol Linhas Aereas and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AV, CM, TP | 27 | 738, 73G | 1h05-1h25 | – | – | AF, AV, CM, TP |
| LA LATAM Chile | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Rio De Janeiro
| Metric | GIG→CGH | SDU→CGH | IZA→CGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GIG | – | 9 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 385 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 54m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · CGH: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
GIG–CGH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to CGH
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) are connected by nonstop service from Gol Linhas Aereas and LATAM Chile. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to CGH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to CGH is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 223 miles (360 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 207 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, Curitiba-Afonso Pena and Hercílio Luz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rio de Janeiro (SDU) and Juiz de Fora (IZA).