Rio De Janeiro to São Luís (GIG–SLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–SLZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sky Express and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 1,399 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Sky Express Also: AR | 7 | 738 | 3h20 | – | – | AR |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR | 2 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | AR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · SLZ: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in São Luís.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Sky Express and LATAM Chile. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GIG to SLZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to SLZ is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,399 miles (2,251 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.