What percentage of Rio de Janeiro to Salvador flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 65.1% of flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador were direct. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route typically experience a direct journey.

How many hours is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

The typical direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is approximately 2 hours long. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 4 hours and 50 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1217 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

Historically, good prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly offers favorable pricing. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Rio de Janeiro to Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Right now, only 11% of recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $90–$146, with a median of $107. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, the cheapest time to fly is generally during July, with a median fare of $91. Other cost-effective months include September and October, both with median fares of $95. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The typical journey time for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is approximately 2h 5m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1217 kilometers. A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection.

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Regular price: $229 - $390

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is between $229 and $390. The current lowest deal is $162 with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for travel from Oct 2 to Oct 4.

now $162

Low $229

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is July, with a median price of $91. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $138. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $91

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $138

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

LATAM Chile

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$257

$173

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$271

$219

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$306

$220

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$303

$180

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$295

$213

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$305

$220

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

$301 → $180

40%

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

$299 → $179

40%

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$292 → $173

41%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$301 → $183

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Rio de Janeiro - Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, September, or October for lower prices.

Historically, July ($91), September ($95), and October ($95) offer lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

The median flight duration for this route is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 65.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

LATAM Chile is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Salvador main airports to arrive at

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International (SSA)

Cheapest

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is a convenient arrival point for Salvador.

📍 ~20 km from Salvador city center.

💸 Flights from ~$150

Airports nearby Salvador used as alternative

Santa Maria (AJU)

Consider Santa Maria (AJU) for reliable commercial infrastructure and good connectivity, though it requires travel to a different state.

📍 ~270 km from Salvador (road access involves approximately 4-5 hours of travel)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salvador

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Elite

Sep 22

Salvador, Brazil

88% AI deal score

$1,017

$269

Save $748

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Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 23

Salvador, Brazil

88% AI deal score

$1,019

$269

Save $750

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 22

Salvador, Brazil

88% AI deal score

$1,013

$269

Save $744

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 21

Salvador, Brazil

88% AI deal score

$1,017

$269

Save $748

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 23

Salvador, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$976

$277

Save $699

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 25

Salvador, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$994

$277

Save $717

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 22

Salvador, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$930

$277

Save $653

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 24

Salvador, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$981

$277

Save $704

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 05

Salvador, Brazil

82% AI deal score

$571

$320

Save $251

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 27

Salvador, Brazil

78% AI deal score

$519

$303

Save $216

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 26

Salvador, Brazil

78% AI deal score

$517

$307

Save $210

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Sep 21

Salvador, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$494

$305

Save $189

LATAM Chile

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salvador

Historically, the best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $110. Booking within 28-59 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $119. Prices tend to rise significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $183.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is considered to be $90 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $107. Prices can go up, with 75% of flights costing $146 or less. These figures are based on a 90-day analysis window.

Historically, July, September, and October have offered the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador. In July, the median price was $91, while both September and October had a median price of $95. The annual median price for this route is $107, indicating that these months typically provide savings compared to the yearly average.

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Rio de Janeiro to Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Regular price: $229 - $390

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is between $229 and $390. The current lowest deal is $162 with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for travel from Oct 2 to Oct 4.

now $162

Low $229

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

July

Cheapest

Flights from $91

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $138

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

LATAM Chile

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$257

$173

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$271

$219

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$306

$220

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$303

$180

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$295

$213

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$305

$220

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

$301 → $180

40%

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

$299 → $179

40%

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$292 → $173

41%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$301 → $183

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Rio de Janeiro - Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, September, or October for lower prices.

Historically, July ($91), September ($95), and October ($95) offer lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

The median flight duration for this route is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 65.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

LATAM Chile is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Salvador main airports to arrive at

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International (SSA)

Cheapest

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is a convenient arrival point for Salvador.

📍 ~20 km from Salvador city center.

💸 Flights from ~$150

Airports nearby Salvador used as alternative

Santa Maria (AJU)

Consider Santa Maria (AJU) for reliable commercial infrastructure and good connectivity, though it requires travel to a different state.

Salvador, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$494

$305

Save $189

LATAM Chile

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salvador

Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Today’s best flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Rio de Janeiro - Salvador route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in July, September, or October for lower prices.

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

65.1% of flights are direct.

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Salvador main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Salvador used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salvador

Best Elite deals to Salvador

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Sep 22

Sep 21

Sep 23

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Sep 22

Sep 24

Sep 05

Sep 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salvador

When is the best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

How much should a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

What percentage of Rio de Janeiro to Salvador flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

Related routes

More routes from Rio de Janeiro

Flights to Salvador from other cities

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Rio de Janeiro - Salvador route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in July, September, or October for lower prices.

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

65.1% of flights are direct.

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Salvador main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Salvador used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salvador

Best Elite deals to Salvador

Sep 22

Sep 23

Sep 22

Sep 21

Sep 23

Sep 25

Sep 22

Sep 24

Sep 05

Sep 27

Sep 26

Sep 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salvador

When is the best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

How much should a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?