Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) flights
An economy award from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Azul, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU): Azul and LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 214 miles (344 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Belo Horizonte and Brasilia.
How many miles GRU to SDU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Azul | 3,000 | $5–370 |
| British Airways ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 6,000 | $5–20 |
| Finnair PlusOn LATAM Airlines | 6,000 | $5–20 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 6,000 | $5–20 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 7,500 | $5–20 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Azul | 10,000 | $33–48 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn LATAM Airlines | 10,000 | $5–20 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn LATAM Airlines | 11,500 | $5–20 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn LATAM Airlines | 12,000 | $5–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn LATAM Airlines | 15,900 | $5–20 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GRU to SDU
- AzulNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book GRU to SDU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Azul
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- Azul FidelidadeBooks Azul
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Azul
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines
GRU to SDU with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Azul the whole way
- Via Brasilia (BSB)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
GRU to SDU: common questions
How many miles does GRU to SDU cost?
In economy it starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Azul, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Finnair Plus (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to SDU?
Azul and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU).
How far is Sao Paulo from Rio De Janeiro by plane?
Sao Paulo (GRU) and Rio De Janeiro (SDU) are 214 miles (344 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GRU to SDU award flights?
6 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Azul Fidelidade, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro?
The most direct connections are through Belo Horizonte (CNF) and Brasilia (BSB). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azul through Belo Horizonte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.