Cheap flights from São Luís (SLZ)

Maranhão state gateway on Brazil's northern coast

Marechal Cunha Machado International is the main airport for São Luís, capital of Maranhão, about 13 km from the historic city centre. The airport handles mainly domestic Brazilian traffic with Azul, LATAM and GOL connecting through Brasília, São Paulo and Belém. It is the gateway to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and the colonial old town.

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Airlines flying from São Luís (SLZ)

Major carriers: Azul, LATAM, GOL. Low-cost carriers: Azul, GOL.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from São Luís?
SLZ is served by Brazil's three biggest carriers: Azul, LATAM and GOL. Service is overwhelmingly domestic, with key links via Brasília, São Paulo, Belém and Fortaleza. Flightmussy compares all three carriers in one free search, no signup required.
What is the IATA code for São Luís?
The IATA code is SLZ for Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport. Don't confuse it with SAL (San Salvador, El Salvador) or other similar codes. Always use SLZ when searching for flights to or from the Maranhão state capital in northern Brazil.
How far is the airport from central São Luís?
Marechal Cunha Machado is about 13 km from central São Luís and the historic colonial old town. Taxi or rideshare to most central hotels takes 20-30 minutes outside rush hour. There are also municipal bus links connecting the terminal to the city's main bus station.
When is the cheapest time to fly from SLZ?
Brazilian domestic fares to São Luís tend to dip in February-March and August-September, away from school holidays and Carnival. The Lençóis Maranhenses dry season (June-September) sees more tourist demand. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap pinpoints the cheapest week with no signup required.

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