Rio De Janeiro to São Luís (GIG–SLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Sky Express Also: AR | 7 | 738 | 3h30 | – | – | 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 18 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 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,399 miles (2,251 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 48 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.