Rio De Janeiro to São Luís (GIG–SLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LA3182
LA LATAM
320
8:45 PM
-03 T2
11:55 PM
-03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8353
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
10:20 PM
-03 T2
1:35 AM+1
-03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G32120
G3 GOL
738
10:50 PM
-03 T2
2:20 AM+1
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7440
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
10:50 PM
-03 T2
2:20 AM+1
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G32136
G3 GOL
738
11:05 PM
-03 T2
2:35 AM+1
-03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR8327
AR Aerolineas Argentin
320
2:40 AM
-03 TTPS 01
6:00 AM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G32137
G3 GOL
7M8
2:45 AM
-03 T1
6:05 AM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G32121
G3 GOL
738
3:05 AM
-03
6:30 AM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rio De Janeiro to São Luís
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,399 mi 3h 10m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

GIG–SLZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Aerolineas Argentinas and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,399 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–SLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 GOL 11 738 3h30
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 9 320, 738 3h15-3h30 SkyTeam
LA LATAM Airlines 2 320 3h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AR, LA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + LA (13 flights/wk, 59%)
SkyTeam: AR (9 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to SLZ direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to SLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
São Luís is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · SLZ: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in São Luís.
Distance & Flight Time
1,399 mi / 2,251 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 30m.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

GIG–SLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to São Luís route.
Route details
Distance1,399 mi / 2,251 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 16 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: SLZ
IATA / ICAOSLZ / SBSL
TimezoneAmerica/Belem
Elevation178 ft / 54 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to SLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,399 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from GIG to SLZ. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BEL, VCP, GRU, BSB, REC, SSA and FOR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLZ to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to SLZ

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GIG to SLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to SLZ ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,399 miles (2,251 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.