Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo (GIG–CGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–CGH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Copa Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 GOL | 61 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 24 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 1h10-1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 12 | 73G | 1h10-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 6 | 738, 7M8 | 1h10-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
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 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 103 | 324 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 55m | 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 Air France, avianca, Copa Airlines and GOL. With 103 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 10 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 223 miles (360 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 203 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 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).