Flights to São Luís
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
São Luís is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,828 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SLZ | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,828 ft | 178 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,828 ft, SLZ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 178 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from São Luís
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Luís to Salvador | Brazil | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| São Luís to Fortaleza | Brazil | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| São Luís to Recife | Brazil | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| São Luís to Belém | Brazil | 482 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| São Luís to Maceió | Brazil | 1,235 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| São Luís to Natal | Brazil | 1,072 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| São Luís to Teresina | Brazil | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| São Luís to João Pessoa | Brazil | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| São Luís to Aracaju | Brazil | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| São Luís to Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Brazil | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| São Luís to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 1,232 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| São Luís to Ananindeua | Brazil | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| São Luís to Macapá | Brazil | 804 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| São Luís to Campina Grande | Brazil | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| São Luís to Petrolina | Brazil | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| São Luís to Vitória da Conquista | Brazil | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| São Luís to Caucaia | Brazil | 641 km (399 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| São Luís to Olinda | Brazil | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| São Luís to Santarém | Brazil | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| São Luís to Paulista | Brazil | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| São Luís to Camaçari | Brazil | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| São Luís to Palmas | Brazil | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| São Luís to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6,619 km (4,113 mi) | about 9 h 14 min |
| São Luís to Lagos | Nigeria | 5,388 km (3,348 mi) | about 7 h 39 min |
| São Luís to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,678 km (10,363 mi) | about 22 h 8 min |
| São Luís to Jakarta | Indonesia | 16,667 km (10,357 mi) | about 22 h 7 min |
| São Luís to Lima | Peru | 3,756 km (2,334 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| São Luís to Bogotá | Colombia | 3,402 km (2,114 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| São Luís to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,561 km (2,834 mi) | about 6 h 36 min |
| São Luís to Singapore | Singapore | 16,473 km (10,236 mi) | about 21 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for São Luís?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SLZ from São Luís city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to São Luís on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.