What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

Most people fly from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) if they book a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. On average, El Salvador Intl has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 2 airlines. San Salvador El Salvador Intl is conveniently located just 20.5 mi from San Salvador’s city center.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

Thu 11/135:35 pmSAL - GIG

2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/207:30 amGIG - SAL

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$634

Wed 12/1010:25 pmSAL - GIG

2 stops23h 15mAvianca

Sun 12/141:45 amGIG - SAL

1 stop12h 20mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$641

Wed 12/1010:10 amSAL - GIG

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/1511:25 amGIG - SAL

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$657

Wed 12/1010:25 pmSAL - GIG

2 stops23h 15mAvianca

Sun 12/147:30 amGIG - SAL

1 stop30h 35mAvianca

Deal found 9/17

$687

Wed 12/1010:10 amSAL - GIG

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/143:55 pmGIG - SAL

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$702

Wed 9/2410:25 pmSAL - GIG

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/306:10 amGIG - SAL

2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$723

Thu 11/138:00 amSAL - GIG

1 stop19h 25mAvianca

Thu 11/207:30 amGIG - SAL

1 stop30h 35mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$733

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Wed 12/108:00 amSAL - GIG

1 stop19h 25mAvianca

Sat 12/131:45 amGIG - SAL

1 stop12h 20mAvianca

Deal found 9/17

$715

Sat 10/47:30 amSAL - GIG

1 stop13h 55mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - SAL

1 stop18h 35mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$805

Mon 12/15:00 amSAL - GIG

1 stop16h 30mCopa Airlines

Mon 12/89:55 amGIG - SAL

1 stop13h 40mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$805

Sat 11/15:00 amSAL - GIG

1 stop16h 30mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/51:30 amGIG - SAL

1 stop14h 11mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$805

Wed 12/32:01 pmSAL - GIG

1 stop14h 59mCopa Airlines

Mon 12/85:10 amGIG - SAL

1 stop18h 25mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$805

Thu 11/65:00 amSAL - GIG

1 stop20h 00mCopa Airlines

Mon 11/105:10 amGIG - SAL

1 stop18h 30mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$805

Wed 11/128:33 amSAL - GIG

1 stop20h 27mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/189:55 amGIG - SAL

1 stop16h 44mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$805

Thu 10/27:30 amSAL - GIG

1 stop13h 55mCopa Airlines

Wed 10/810:05 amGIG - SAL

1 stop13h 35mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$805

Sat 11/17:30 amSAL - GIG

1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines

Sat 11/89:55 amGIG - SAL

1 stop16h 44mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$805

Tue 11/118:33 amSAL - GIG

1 stop20h 27mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/189:55 amGIG - SAL

1 stop13h 45mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$805

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Wed 9/2410:25 pmSAL - GIG

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/306:10 amGIG - SAL

2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$723

Wed 10/18:33 amSAL - GIG

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$795

Sun 10/51:41 pmSAL - GIG

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Deal found 9/17

$790

Tue 10/145:35 pmSAL - GIG

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/269:30 pmGIG - SAL

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$764

Tue 10/285:35 pmSAL - GIG

2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/41:45 amGIG - SAL

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$737

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Sat 9/2710:05 amSAL - GIG

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$326

Thu 9/255:04 amSAL - GIG

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Deal found 9/15

$355

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Deal found 9/15

$363

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Deal found 9/15

$384

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2 stops37h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$385

Wed 10/18:33 amSAL - GIG

1 stop12h 52mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$416

Tue 9/309:25 amSAL - GIG

1 stop17h 55mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$437

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Wed 12/10

8:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

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1:45 am-11:05 am

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SAL - GIG

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7:30 am-12:25 am

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1 stop18h 35m

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SAL - GIG

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Mon 12/1

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9:55 am-8:35 pm

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$805

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SAL - GIG

SALGIG

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Sat 11/1

5:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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1:30 am-12:41 pm

1 stop14h 11m

$805

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SAL - GIG

SALGIG

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Wed 12/3

2:01 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 59m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/8

5:10 am-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$805

San SalvadorRio de Janeiro

SAL - GIG

SALGIG

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Thu 11/6

5:00 am-4:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/10

5:10 am-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$805

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SAL - GIG

SALGIG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/12

8:33 am-8:00 am

1 stop20h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/18

9:55 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$805

San SalvadorRio de Janeiro

SAL - GIG

SALGIG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/2

7:30 am-12:25 am

1 stop13h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/8

10:05 am-8:40 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$805

San SalvadorRio de Janeiro

SAL - GIG

SALGIG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/1

7:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop14h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/8

9:55 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$805

San SalvadorRio de Janeiro

SAL - GIG

SALGIG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/11

8:33 am-8:00 am

1 stop20h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/18

9:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$805

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAL to GIG?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,533 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,533 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,533 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,436 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,533 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Most people fly from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) if they book a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. On average, El Salvador Intl has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 2 airlines. San Salvador El Salvador Intl is conveniently located just 20.5 mi from San Salvador’s city center.
How long is the flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 13h 55m. Fly via Avianca or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 3982 mi between San Salvador and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $398 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at $561. Avianca is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$398	Average$597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$561	Average$584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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