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

Historically, approximately 65.1% of flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers has been one. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can expect a direct flight option, while connecting flights typically involve a single stop.

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

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador typically takes 2 hours and 0 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1217 kilometers. Travelers should account for the additional time if their itinerary includes a stopover.

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

Historically, flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador have frequently offered good prices. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, based on observations over the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive pricing for this destination, making it a favorable route for budget-conscious planning.

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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: $216 - $309

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

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is between 216 USD and 309 USD. The current lowest deal is 289 USD with City Connexion Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 24.

now $289

Low $216

High $309

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

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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

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

City Connexion Airlines

$309

$220

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$282

$226

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$306

$219

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

LATAM Chile

$304

$275

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

LATAM Chile

$306

$299

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$305

$242

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$302 → $191

37%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

$300 → $193

36%

1 night

Oct 15 - Oct 16

$305 → $198

35%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$305 → $207

32%

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 for Rio de Janeiro to Salvador are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for prices around $91

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are July, September, and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

The typical direct flight duration from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is 2 hours 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.1% of flights are direct

Historically, 65.1% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile offers direct flights

LATAM Chile has historically offered direct flights on the Rio de Janeiro to Salvador route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, only 11% of recent fares from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador were good prices.

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

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport is an alternative for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

📍 ~22 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Santos Dumont is a convenient option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

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

$332

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salvador

Historically, the best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $110. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $119, and those booked 0-6 days before departure averaging $183. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to more favorable pricing.

A good price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is considered to be around $90 or less. Historically, the median price for this route across the trailing 90 days has been $107. About 25% of travelers have found prices at or below $90, while 75% of travelers have paid $146 or less for their tickets.

Based on historical data from the trailing 270 days, the months with the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador are typically July, September, and October. In July, the median price was $91, while both September and October saw median prices of $95. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $107 for this route.

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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: $216 - $309

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

The regular price range for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is between 216 USD and 309 USD. The current lowest deal is 289 USD with City Connexion Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 24.

now $289

Low $216

High $309

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

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

City Connexion Airlines

$309

$220

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$282

$226

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$306

$219

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

LATAM Chile

$304

$275

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

LATAM Chile

$306

$299

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Salvador (SSA)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$305

$242

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$302 → $191

37%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

$300 → $193

36%

1 night

Oct 15 - Oct 16

$305 → $198

35%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$305 → $207

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador