Rio de Janeiro to São José do Rio Preto flights
São José do Rio Preto lies 680 km (423 mi) west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Rio de Janeiro | São José do Rio Preto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 480,393 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | SJP, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 15000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in São José do Rio Preto
São José do Rio Preto is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (SJP), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (regional) | SJP | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,381 ft | 1,784 ft |
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Staying in São José do Rio Preto
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Sao Jose do Rio Preto. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23). Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 45,190 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is São José do Rio Preto from Rio de Janeiro?
680 km (423 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Rio Preto by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and São José do Rio Preto?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to São José do Rio Preto flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (SJP).
Where can I stay in São José do Rio Preto?
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.