Travelling from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport (SSA): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport (SSA) jetting off from either of these.
Take off on a direct Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Salvador's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo. Salvador International Airport is located in Salvador.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Salvador International Airport (SSA) is the most popular route. There are 68 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with LATAM Airlines at 11:45pm. Choose the first GRU to SSA departure operated by Gol at 3am if you'd rather not wait around.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to SSA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport (SSA) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This leading airline offers services from GRU.
LATAM Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from GRU to SSA.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can book a direct Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport (SSA) plane ticket out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Figure out if flying from CGH works better for your plans.
When leaving from CGH, you'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Sao Paulo to SSA. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the top choice for travellers flying from CGH to SSA.
GOL Linhas Aéreas ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Salvador International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to SSA flight? Check in to a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport departing from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP).
Prepare for takeoff with Azul. It offers direct Sao Paulo to SSA plane tickets from VCP.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul Airlines from VCP to SSA.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
The journey to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights departing from VCP touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 74% of the time.
About Salvador International Airport (SSA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSA instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport flight.
Getting from Salvador International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Salvador International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Salvador. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport (SSA)
At the moment, RM275 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM535. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SSA, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport (SSA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Salvador. January is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport (SSA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Salvador is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to SSA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
August sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Salvador
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Salvador International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Salvador:
Pelourinho and Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Salvador itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Salvador, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey around 257 kilometres northeast to Aracaju to tick off its leading attractions. From Atalaia Beach to Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of Brazil, head for Itabuna, roughly 225 kilometres southwest of Salvador. Cabruca Bike Park, Parque Zoobotanico da Matinha and Centro de Cultura Adonias Filho Theatre are among the biggest draws.
