Copa AirlinesDepart07:30
Thu, Dec 24SAL → GIG
10h 51m · 2 stops
$467one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $467
- Cheapest month
- December
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 10h 08m
Copa Airlines · Thu, Dec 24
from $467
Usually 1+ stop
6,460 km
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Cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapest dates in December 2026
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Copa AirlinesCopa AirlinesDepart13:58
Sat, Dec 26SAL → SDU
10h 08m · 2 stops
$555one way, per person
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About flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro
San Salvador (SAL) and Rio de Janeiro (RIO) are about 6,460 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 08m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $467, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $467 with Copa Airlines, departing Thursday, December 24, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $467 to $664.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro?
December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $467 one way.
Are there direct flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 08m. San Salvador and Rio de Janeiro are around 6,460 km apart.
Which airlines fly from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro?
Recent fares on this route were with avianca airlines and Copa Airlines.
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