Private charter between Porto Alegre and Santa Maria starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Porto Alegre (POA) ⇄ Santa Maria (RIA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Porto Alegre and Santa Maria is about 245 km (152 miles), or 132 nautical miles.
From R$41,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Porto Alegre and Santa Maria, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (BRL) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 53 min | 48 min – 58 min | R$41,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 44 min | 40 min – 48 min | R$48,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 53 min | R$41,000 – R$56,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 51 min | R$46,000 – R$61,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 44 min | R$48,000 – R$69,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | R$54,000 – R$77,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 43 min | R$59,000 – R$82,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Porto Alegre, Brazil: Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport.
Santa Maria, Brazil: Santa Maria Airport.
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | Santa Maria Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SBPA / POA | SBSM / RIA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,499 ft | 8,839 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 11 ft | 287 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Porto Alegre to Santa Maria can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport has 10,499 ft and Santa Maria Airport 8,839 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 245 km.
Alternates within range: Aeroclube de Eldorado do Sul Airport · Fazenda do Jacuí Airport · Belém Novo Airport (3,618 ft, 22 km) · Astral Airport · São Sepé Airport · Fazenda São José Airport · Júlio de Castilho Airport · Termas Romanas Heliport (66 ft, 19 km)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Porto Alegre–Santa Maria sector leaves when you do.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 53 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Porto Alegre–Santa Maria, confirmed once we check live availability.
Demand on Porto Alegre–Santa Maria comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 53 min gate to gate across the 245 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Porto Alegre–Santa Maria departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Santa Maria to Porto Alegre runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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