Private charter between Rio De Janeiro and Sao Luis starts at US$31,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Rio De Janeiro (GIG) ⇄ Sao Luis (SLZ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Rio De Janeiro and Sao Luis is about 2,251 km (1,399 miles), or 1,216 nautical miles.
From R$160,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Rio De Janeiro–Sao Luis spans US$31,000 – US$84,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (BRL) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 13m | 2h 54m – 3h 32m | R$220,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 59m | 2h 41m – 3h 17m | R$310,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 13m | R$220,000 – R$310,000 (~US$44,000 – US$61,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 11m | R$250,000 – R$340,000 (~US$48,500 – US$67,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 03m | R$270,000 – R$360,000 (~US$53,000 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 59m | R$310,000 – R$430,000 (~US$60,500 – US$84,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 59m | R$340,000 – R$470,000 (~US$66,500 – US$93,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 03m | R$370,000 – R$510,000 (~US$72,500 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Rio De Janeiro–Sao Luis charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport.
Sao Luis, Brazil: Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport.
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SBGL / GIG | SBSL / SLZ |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 7,828 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 28 ft | 178 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,628 ft spare |
2,180 km 634 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,928 ft spare |
2,410 km 404 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,328 ft spare |
3,700 km 886 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,550 ft spare |
3,650 km 836 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,628 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,086 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,252 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,786 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,898 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,112 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,928 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,586 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,136 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,388 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,586 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,528 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,986 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,038 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,586 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,828 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,446 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,028 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,828 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,146 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,028 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,131 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport (6,565 ft, 16 km) · Santos Dumont Airport (4,341 ft, 14 km) · Maricá Airport (3,917 ft, 45 km) · Fazenda Piloto Padrão KKS37/3 Airstrip · Coronel Alexandre Raposo Airport (3,281 ft, 15 km) · São Bento Airport · CAVU - Clube de Aviação Ultraleve Airport (1,804 ft, 20 km) · Central Engenharia Heliport
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Rio De Janeiro–Sao Luis quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Rio De Janeiro–Sao Luis when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 2,251 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
The Rio De Janeiro to Sao Luis route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$31,000 – US$84,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 13m gate to gate across the 2,251 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Rio De Janeiro–Sao Luis charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Rio De Janeiro–Sao Luis charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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