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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to San Salvadorby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SDU - SAL
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus bus
    13h 19m
    $296–1,079

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane GIG - SAL
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus bus
    13h 45m
    $272–1,002

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,466.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and San Salvador, El Salvador?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador. However, you can fly to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL), walk to San Salvador Airport, then take the bus to San Salvador. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL), walk to San Salvador Airport, then take the bus to San Salvador.

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