São Paulo to Salvador (GRU–SSA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GRU–SSA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile, Gol Linhas Aereas and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras lead the route. The flight covers 902 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AM, AR, IB, JL, LH, LX, QR, TK, VS | 56 | 320, 321 | 2h15-2h25 | – | – | AM, AR, IB, JL, LH, LX, QR, TK, VS |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AM, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TK, TP, UX | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | AF, AM, AR, AT, AV, CM, EK, ET, SA, TK, TP, UX |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salvador from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→SSA | CGH→SSA | VCP→SSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 18 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 416 | 212 | 52 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 6m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · SSA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Salvador.
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.
GRU–SSA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.