Rio Grande to São Paulo flights
São Paulo lies 1,086 km (675 mi) north-east of Rio Grande, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 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.
| Rio Grande | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 198,935 | 12.4 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 769 m (2,523 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | PET, 41 km out | CGH, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 96200-000 | 01000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio Grande
Rio Grande is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,496 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in São Paulo
São Paulo is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 21 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 79 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
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Staying in São Paulo
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Common questions
How far is São Paulo from Rio Grande?
1,086 km (675 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rio Grande.
How long does it take to get from Rio Grande to São Paulo by air?
About 2 h 9 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 Grande and São Paulo?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio Grande to São Paulo flights?
Typically João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH); São Paulo also has GRU, VCP, SJK.
Where can I stay in São Paulo?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.