Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo (GIG–CGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G31445+3
G3 Sky Express
738
8:55 AM
-03 T2
10:10 AM
-03
1h 15m
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CM3688cs
CM Copa
738
8:55 AM
-03 T2
10:10 AM
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AV4774cs
AV avianca
7M8
9:50 AM
-03 T2
11:00 AM
-03
1h 10m
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TP5934cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
9:55 AM
-03 T2
11:05 AM
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CM3687cs
CM Copa
738
2:00 PM
-03 T2
3:05 PM
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G31447+2
G3 Sky Express
7M8
2:00 PM
-03 T2
3:05 PM
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TP5886cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
2:15 PM
-03 T2
3:20 PM
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TP5837cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
4:45 PM
-03 T2
5:55 PM
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G31449+4
G3 Sky Express
738
4:45 PM
-03 T2
5:55 PM
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TP4005
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
5:25 PM
-03 T2
6:50 PM
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AV2648
AV avianca
738
5:25 PM
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6:50 PM
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TP4123
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
5:25 PM
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6:50 PM
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TP4008
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
5:25 PM
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TP5833cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
5:30 PM
-03 T2
6:55 PM
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CM3536+1
CM Copa
738
7:15 PM
-03 T2
8:30 PM
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G31451+3
G3 Sky Express
73G
7:15 PM
-03 T2
8:30 PM
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AV2641cs
AV avianca
738
7:15 PM
-03 T2
8:30 PM
-03
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TP5826cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
9:05 PM
-03 T2
10:20 PM
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AF2050cs
AF Air France
73G
9:05 PM
-03 T2
10:20 PM
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AV2623
AV avianca
738
9:10 PM
-03 T2
10:20 PM
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CM3676cs
CM Copa
738
6:00 AM
-03 T1
7:00 AM
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G31444+2
G3 Sky Express
738
6:00 AM
-03
7:00 AM
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TP5987cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
6:00 AM
-03
7:10 AM
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1h 10m
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AV2615cs
AV avianca
738
11:05 AM
-03
12:15 PM
-03
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AV2619cs
AV avianca
738
11:10 AM
-03
12:20 PM
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TP5986cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
11:10 AM
-03
12:20 PM
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G31446+4
G3 Sky Express
738
11:20 AM
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AF2002cs
AF Air France
7M8
11:20 AM
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CM3547cs
CM Copa
738
2:50 PM
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4:00 PM
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G31448+2
G3 Sky Express
7M8
3:25 PM
-03
4:35 PM
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TP4135cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
73G
3:25 PM
-03
4:35 PM
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CM3664cs
CM Copa
738
5:20 PM
-03 TT1
6:25 PM
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G31450+5
G3 Sky Express
73G
5:20 PM
-03 T1
6:25 PM
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AF1953+1
AF Air France
7M8
6:10 PM
-03 T1
7:25 PM
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AF2001cs
AF Air France
7M8
6:55 PM
-03 T1
8:00 PM
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TP5829cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
6:55 PM
-03
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TP5882cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
7:10 PM
-03 T1
8:20 PM
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TP5963
TP TAP Air Portugal
738
7:10 PM
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AV4714cs
AV avianca
738
7:10 PM
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Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo
1 carrier, 96 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 96 Flights/wk 223 mi 1h 5m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

GIG–CGH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–CGH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 Sky Express Also: AF, AV, CM, TP 27 738, 73G, 7M8 1h05-1h15 AF, AV, CM, TP
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AV, CM, G3, TP
73G Boeing 737-700 – AF, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AV, G3, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to CGH direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
96
Outbound / wk
108
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to CGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
256
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach São Paulo from Rio De Janeiro

Nearby airports with service to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport.
Metric GIG→CGH SDU→CGH IZA→CGH
Distance from GIG 9 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 96 365 6
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of GIG with service to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
São Paulo is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · CGH: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
223 mi / 360 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 25m.
Getting to GIG

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

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance223 mi / 360 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights96 out / 108 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: CGH
IATA / ICAOCGH / SBSP
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr22.0M
Elevation2,631 ft / 802 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to CGH flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 25m. The route covers 223 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sky Express. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 96 nonstop flights per week from GIG to CGH. The return direction has about 108 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDU, GRU, BPS, JPA, GYN, UDI, VIX, AJU, BSB, MCZ, CWB, CNF, FLN, NAT, NVT, SSA, FOR, IGU, REC, POA, VCP and CGB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGH to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDU and IZA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 Sky Express. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GIG to CGH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to CGH ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 223 miles (360 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 204 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rio de Janeiro (SDU) and Juiz de Fora (IZA).