Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Salvador Airport (SSA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Salvador are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Take your pick of 70 weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport flights. The 03:00 departure with Gol is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your GRU to SSA flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Salvador (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a snap with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to SSA flights, with 77.86% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GRU and SSA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Salvador Airport (SSA)
Currently, $113 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $239. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from GRU to SSA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GRU to SSA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near GRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Salvador Airport (SSA)
If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SSA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Salvador Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Salvador and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Salvador Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Salvador Airport (SSA)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Salvador based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Salvador Airport for March if you want to visit Salvador during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to SSA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres north-east of Salvador, a visit to Maceio will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador, Aracaju is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach.


























