Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio Branco Starting at $172

The route Sao Paulo — Rio Branco is served by several airlines: Azul Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Chile. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $172 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.

São Paulo is served by three main airports with distinct roles. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro (GRU) is the international gateway and largest hub, typically handling most long-haul and intercontinental flights operated by major carriers and network airlines; it’s about 25–35 km (roughly 40–60 minutes by road) from downtown São Paulo, reachable by airport express bus, taxi or rideshare and recently improved rail links, with fares usually higher than city buses. São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH) functions as the central domestic/business airport, nearer to downtown (about 8–10 km, 20–30 minutes), mainly hosting short-haul flights by local and low-cost carriers; it’s convenient for quick city access via taxi or city bus at modest fares. Viracopos–Campinas (VCP), located around 90–110 km from São Paulo (about 1–1.5 hours by car or shuttle), often handles cargo and some international/low-cost services and can offer lower fares for budget-conscious travelers willing to transfer; regular airport shuttles and intercity buses connect it to São Paulo. Pros include broad airline choice across the three airports and options for balancing price versus proximity; cons can be variable transfer times between city and each airport, potential traffic delays to GRU and CGH, and extra transit time when using VCP.

Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR) serves Rio Branco as the region’s main gateway, functioning more as a domestic/regional hub with a modest international schedule. It typically handles flights from national carriers and regional operators, often offering competitively priced fares compared with Brazil’s larger airports. The terminal sits about 25–30 minutes from downtown Rio Branco by car (roughly 18 km), with taxis and app-based rides usually taking that long; bus or shared shuttle options can be slower and less frequent. Pros: compact layout and short walking distances make connections straightforward. Cons: limited lounge and shopping choices and fewer nonstop international links than major hubs.