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Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro (GRU-SDU): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

LATAM Chile, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Emirates, and Copa Airlines fly nonstop between Sao Paulo (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro (SDU), roughly 43 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every GRU to SDU departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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43
Nonstop flights a week
214 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every GRU to SDU departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each GRU to SDU departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro nonstop

Carriers operating GRU to SDU nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • LATAM Chile
  • Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
  • Gol Transportes Aéreos
  • Emirates
  • Copa Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about GRU to SDU

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo?
GRU to SDU covers about 214 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to SDU?
LATAM Chile, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Emirates, and Copa Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all five of them.
How many flights a week are there from GRU to SDU?
About 43 nonstop flights a week run between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in the current schedule, operated by LATAM Chile, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Emirates, and Copa Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on GRU to SDU?
Open the GRU to SDU calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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