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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:25 am and lands at 1:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:20 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport takes 2h 10m, covering 760 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport range from $167 to $243, with an average of $193 over the past 12 months. Anything below $167 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $193 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $190 round-trip, compared to $199 via a layover through Brasilia (BSB).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by GOL and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $180 to $702. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $103, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport usually depart from Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 24m.

One-stop flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $183 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $211, a difference of $28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 07m, compared with 5h 09m via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) and 5h 18m via Brasilia (BSB).

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

LATAM and GOL Airlines are the two main airplines that have implemented pet-friendly policies for flights originating from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. Passengers are allowed to bring dogs and cats, aged 6 months and older, weighing up to 22 lbs (including the weight of the carrier), in the passenger cabin on all aircraft operated by these airlines.

To discover more cost-effective ticket options, customers are advised to consider choosing connecting flights instead of nonstop flights when arranging their travel from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. By exploring indirect flight options offered by airlines such as Azul Linhas Aéreas, LATAM, and Avianca Brasil, with layovers in São Paulo, passengers can often find more affordable fares for their journey.

When it comes to accommodating baggage policies on flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro, LATAM and GOL Airlines are known to offer more flexible options. These airlines typically have generous baggage allowances and more lenient restrictions, allowing passengers to carry more luggage or have a higher weight limit for both checked and carry-on bags.

Taking a taxi is a convenient and relatively quick way to get from the city center to the airport. Taxis can be found throughout Salvador, and you can either hail one on the street or ask your hotel to arrange for a taxi. Always ensure that the meter is turned on before starting the journey.