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

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223 mi airlines 103/wk
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G31347
G3 GOL
738
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AV4774
AV avianca
73G
8:50 AM
-03 T1
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CM3688
CM Copa
73G
9:25 AM
-03 T2
10:35 AM
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G31445
G3 GOL
7M8
9:55 AM
-03 T2
11:05 AM
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G31657
G3 GOL
7M8
12:55 PM
-03 T2
2:10 PM
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G31447
G3 GOL
7M8
12:55 PM
-03 T2
2:05 PM
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CM3687
CM Copa
73G
12:55 PM
-03 T2
2:10 PM
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CM3516
CM Copa
738
3:00 PM
-03 T2
4:15 PM
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G31915
G3 GOL
7M8
3:00 PM
-03 T2
4:15 PM
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CM3568
CM Copa
7M8
3:15 PM
-03 T2
4:30 PM
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CM3582
CM Copa
73G
4:30 PM
-03 T2
5:45 PM
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G31613
G3 GOL
73G
4:35 PM
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G31449
G3 GOL
7M8
4:45 PM
-03 T2
5:55 PM
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AV2631
AV avianca
73G
5:25 PM
-03 T2
6:50 PM
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G31643
G3 GOL
7M8
6:25 PM
-03 T2
7:40 PM
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CM3536
CM Copa
738
7:15 PM
-03 T2
8:30 PM
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G31452
G3 GOL
738
7:15 PM
-03 T2
8:30 PM
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G31183
G3 GOL
7M8
7:20 PM
-03 T1
8:35 PM
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AF2021
AF Air France
7M8
8:25 PM
-03 T2
9:40 PM
-03
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G31451
G3 GOL
738
9:10 PM
-03 T2
10:20 PM
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AF2050
AF Air France
738
9:10 PM
-03 T2
10:20 PM
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G31444
G3 GOL
738
6:00 AM
-03
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CM3676
CM Copa
73G
6:10 AM
-03 T1
7:15 AM
-03
1h 5m
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G31660
G3 GOL
7M8
6:15 AM
-03
7:20 AM
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G31446
G3 GOL
7M8
11:05 AM
-03
12:15 PM
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G31656
G3 GOL
738
11:05 AM
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12:15 PM
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AV2615
AV avianca
7M8
11:05 AM
-03
12:15 PM
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AV2619
AV avianca
738
11:10 AM
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AV2606
AV avianca
738
11:20 AM
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AF2042
AF Air France
738
2:25 PM
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G31624
G3 GOL
73G
2:40 PM
-03 T1
3:50 PM
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G31448
G3 GOL
7M8
2:50 PM
-03
4:00 PM
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CM3606
CM Copa
738
5:05 PM
-03 T1
6:20 PM
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1h 15m
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G31904
G3 GOL
7M8
5:05 PM
-03
6:20 PM
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AF1927
AF Air France
7M8
5:40 PM
-03
6:55 PM
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G32086
G3 GOL
738
6:10 PM
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AF1953
AF Air France
7M8
6:10 PM
-03 T1
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AV4714
AV avianca
7M8
6:10 PM
-03 T1
7:25 PM
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CM3664
CM Copa
7M8
6:20 PM
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7:35 PM
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G31450
G3 GOL
7M8
6:55 PM
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8:00 PM
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G31642
G3 GOL
738
7:10 PM
-03 TT1
8:25 PM
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AV2601
AV avianca
73G
8:00 PM
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Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo
4 carriers, 103 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 103 Flights/wk 223 mi 1h 10m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–CGH service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AF, CM, G3
73G Boeing 737-700 – AV, CM, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AF, CM, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 (61 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM (36 flights/wk, 35%)
SkyTeam: AF (6 flights/wk, 6%)
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
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
103
Outbound / wk
100
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to CGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
247
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 4 3 1
Weekly flights 103 324 6
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 55m 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 10m 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 10m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights103 out / 100 return
1-stop connections20 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 10m to 1h 25m. The route covers 223 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, avianca, Copa Airlines and GOL.
There are approximately 103 nonstop flights per week from GIG to CGH. The return direction has about 100 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDU, GRU, JPA, NVT, GYN, CWB, MCZ, FLN, CNF, VIX, AJU, BSB, SSA, POA, FOR, REC, IGU, NAT, BPS 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 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).