Cheap flights from São Luís to Fortaleza from £145

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Wed, Jun 10
São Luís SLZFortaleza FOR
£145
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Sat, Jun 13
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£152
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Sat, Jun 13
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Tue, Jun 9
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£180
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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£145

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£230

Cheapest round-trip

£257

Average round-trip

£319

Nonstop flights in June

£143 – £262

Getting from Fortaleza airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and airport shuttle.

Fortaleza is served by Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. This coastal capital of Ceará offers several airport transfers to city center options, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport is well connected to the main tourist areas including Praia de Iracema and Meireles beach neighborhoods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4.50; single fare (approximately $0.90 USD)

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

R$15 – R$25; approximately $3–5 USD

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

comfortable budget option

20-40 min

R$50 – R$80; approximately $10–16 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

R$30 – R$60; approximately $6–12 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

R$100 – R$200; approximately $20–40 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

R$120 – R$300; approximately $24–60 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Ceará coast

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Ride-hailing apps Uber and 99 are widely used in Fortaleza and often cheaper than traditional taxis.
  • Traffic can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), significantly increasing journey times.
  • Taxis at the airport use meters; agree on the fare or confirm meter use before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Fortaleza

Depart from
Marechal Cunha Machado International
Arrive to
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Average flights per week
205
Flight distance
647 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from São Luís to Fortaleza in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
LATAM Airlines
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
LATAM Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
LATAM Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
LATAM Airlines
1221112
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from São Luís to Fortaleza

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AzulAZUADYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Fortaleza

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C25°C
February29°C25°C
March29°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May29°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C23°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
31 May
88%
29°C23°C
7 Jun
78%
29°C23°C
Monday
1 Jun
89%
29°C24°C
8 Jun
87%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
86%
29°C24°C
9 Jun
86%
27°C24°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
88%
27°C25°C
10 Jun
74%
28°C24°C
Thursday
4 Jun
88%
29°C24°C
11 Jun
87%
28°C23°C
Friday
5 Jun
71%
29°C23°C
12 Jun
84%
28°C25°C
Saturday
6 Jun
72%
29°C24°C
13 Jun
89%
29°C24°C
The distance between São Luís and Fortaleza is 647 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, and Azul. São Luís and Fortaleza have 205 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from São Luís to Fortaleza?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Luís and Fortaleza takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between São Luís and Fortaleza?
The flight distance between São Luís and Fortaleza is 647 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between São Luís and Fortaleza?
Several carriers operate flights between São Luís and Fortaleza. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from São Luís?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Luís and Manchester, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Paulo, Natal, Brasília, Manaus, Paris, Recife, Belo Horizonte, Foz do Iguaçu, San Francisco, Curitiba, Panama, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Santarém, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Philadelphia, Nassau.
What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Belém, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Santiago de Chile, Navegantes, Macapá, Florianópolis, Miami, Johannesburg, Brasília, Fort Lauderdale, Manaus, Goiânia, Dublin, Foz do Iguaçu, Buenos Aires, Juazeiro do Norte, Montreal.
What airports are near São Luís?
The main airport in São Luís is Marechal Cunha Machado International. It is also served by Marechal Cunha Machado International.
What airports are near Fortaleza?
The main airport in Fortaleza is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International. It is also served by Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro.
Which airlines fly between São Luís and Fortaleza?
Currently, you can fly between São Luís and Fortaleza with Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Azul.
When’s the best time to travel between São Luís and Fortaleza?
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