Travelling from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from CGH to GIG start at 06:05 — the first with Gol. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with Gol. Overall, there are 22 weekly Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CGH to GIG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Rio de Janeiro (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a breeze with GOL Linhas Aéreas. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with GOL Linhas Aéreas on this route.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier offering CGH to GIG flights, with 74.16% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
At the moment, Rs16,729 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs32,035. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CGH to GIG.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CGH to GIG.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CGH? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport for February if you'd like to visit Rio de Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGH to GIG in July. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
