How to get from Fortaleza to Sao Luis
3 ways, 653 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 32m | R$380–590 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 17h 1m | R$240–320 estimated |
| Taxi | 17h 1m | R$1,610–2,410 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Fortaleza to Sao Luis?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 32m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 653 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Fortaleza to Sao Luis?
- Drive is the cheapest, from R$240. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Sao Luis?
- About 1h 30m in the air (FOR → SLZ), about 4h 32m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run R$380–590; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Sao Luis from Fortaleza by road?
- About 886 km, roughly 17h 1m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around R$240–320; tolls and parking are extra.