Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador (RIO - SSA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$151	Gol Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is currently $151
Cheapest one-way flight	$74	Gol Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is currently $74
Last-minute weekend getaway	$283	Gol Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is currently $283

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador takes 1 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–260
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $185–400

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Gol

Nonstop

from $151

Typical price: $170–340

30 weekly nonstop flights

GIG - SSA Every day

819 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - SSA Every day
LATAM

Nonstop

from $172

Typical price: $180–360

14 weekly nonstop flights

GIG - SSA Every day

668 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - SSA Every day
Azul

Typical price: $240–470

441 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - SSA Every day
Sky Airline

7 weekly connecting flights

GIG - SSA Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Aerolineas Argentinas

Typical price: $820–1,600

3 weekly connecting flights

GIG - SSA Every Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)

Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Popular airports near Salvador

Salvador International Airport (SSA)

Salvador Brazil 12 mi
Cairu Lorenzo (MXQ)

Cairu Brazil 39 mi
Fábio Perini Airport (PBA)

Boipeba Brazil 50 mi
Aracaju Santa Maria (AJU)

Aracaju Brazil 4 hr 33 min 168 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

The cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $125 to $260.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $151. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gol from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is $151, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is $172, flying from May 29 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador starts at $151 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $74 and departs on Wed, May 20.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

The weather is warm and humid year-round, with more rain in winter (Jul–Aug). Peak seasons include summer (Dec–Mar) and Jul–Sep, particularly around New Year’s and Carnaval (Feb/Mar, dates vary), one of the world’s largest. Other major events include the Bom Jesus dos Navegantes festival (Jan), with its boat parade, and the Iemanjá Festival (Feb), dedicated to the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

In terms of nonstop flights, Gol is the most popular. Gol offers 30 nonstop flights and 819 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Salvador International Airport (SSA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador are:

LATAM offers 14 nonstop flights and 668 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Salvador International Airport (SSA) .
Azul offers 441 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Salvador International Airport (SSA) .
Sky Airline offers 7 connecting flights per week. Sky Airline flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Salvador International Airport (SSA) .
Aerolineas Argentinas offers 3 connecting flights per week. Aerolineas Argentinas flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Salvador International Airport (SSA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $151. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gol from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is $151, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is $172, flying from May 29 to May 31.

Gol and LATAM fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

There are 30 Gol direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 LATAM direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador at price $283 is offered by Gol from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Gol and LATAM fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

There are 30 Gol direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 LATAM direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador start at $151 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Gol.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador start at $151 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador starts at $283 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Gol.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador at price $283 is offered by Gol from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.