São Paulo to Salvador (GRU–SSA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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São Paulo to Salvador
10 carriers, 252 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
252 Flights/wk
902 mi
2h 15m nonstop
26 1-stop hubs
GRU–SSA is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 902 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop GRU–SSA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 95 | 319, 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 2h15-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G3 GOL | 30 | 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h35 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 25 | 320, 321 | 2h15-2h20 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 24 | 738, 7M8 | 2h15-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 23 | 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 17 | 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AV avianca | 17 | 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 7 | 738, 73G, 7M8 | 2h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 738 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 321 | 2h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to SSA direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
54
Nonstop flights
252
Outbound / wk
266
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to SSA.
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Salvador from São Paulo
Nearby airports with service to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport.
| Metric | GRU→SSA | CGH→SSA | VCP→SSA |
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| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 252 | 147 | 42 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 15m | 2h 15m |
Airports within 200 miles of GRU with service to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Salvador is 0 hours
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GRU: -03 · SSA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Salvador.
GRU: -03 · SSA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Salvador.
Distance & Flight Time
902 mi / 1,452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 35m.
Getting to GRU
CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.
Facts
GRU–SSA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the São Paulo to Salvador route.
Route details
Distance902 mi / 1,452 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights252 out / 266 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GRU to SSA flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 35m. The route covers 902 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 252 nonstop flights per week from GRU to SSA. The return direction has about 266 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from SSA to GRU 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.
LATAM Brasil, Gol Linhas Aéreas, and Azul Brazilian Airlines all operate GRU-SSA nonstop. LATAM departs from Terminal 3 at GRU. Gol uses Terminal 2. Azul operates from Terminal 2 as well. At Salvador's Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, all carriers share the single terminal. Combined frequencies typically reach 6 to 10 daily departures in each direction across the three carriers.
Block time is 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Salvador is the capital of Bahia and one of Brazil's most visited tourism destinations. Demand peaks sharply during Carnaval (late January to early February), New Year's, and the July school holiday period. Outside these windows, base frequency is lower. Flying into Salvador during Carnaval without advance booking is difficult; fares run two to four times the normal level and flights sell out weeks ahead.
Salvador's airport is 30 km from the city centre. Uber and Lyft-equivalent 99 app operate from the arrivals level and reach Barra or Pelourinho in 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Fixed-rate taxis from the airport rank to Barra run around R$110–140. The Salvador Metro Line 1 connects Aeroporto station (a short shuttle bus from the terminal) to the city centre at Lapa in 35 minutes for R$5.
São Paulo Guarulhos to Salvador: Brazil's Southeast-Northeast Trunk
GRU-SSA is one of Brazil's busiest domestic corridors, connecting the country's largest economic hub to the capital of Bahia state and one of its most significant cultural and tourism destinations. LATAM leads frequency, followed by Gol and Azul. Total daily departures across the three carriers reach 8 to 12 at peak. Block time averages 2 hours 20 minutes. GRU operates three passenger terminals: T1 for international, T2 for Gol and Azul domestic, T3 for LATAM. The route carries leisure, family-visit, and business traffic in both directions, with Bahia-resident workers commuting to São Paulo for employment being a consistent base load year-round.
Salvador Airport and Connection Notes
Salvador Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport opened its current terminal in 2014 and handles both domestic and international arrivals under one roof. A planned second terminal has been discussed but not built as of 2025. Salvador is a major international entry point for flights from Europe (TAP, Air Europa) and the US, and GRU-SSA passengers occasionally use this itinerary to reach Bahia from abroad via a São Paulo transit. The Metro connection from the airport to the city centre via Lapa provides a reliable alternative to road-based options during peak tourism periods when surface traffic can triple normal transit times.